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Some of you may know that I wrote an introduction to a reader's digest and friendly version of the four Gospels called The Story of the Christ. How would a 1st Century Roman reporter have described Jesus? The book could be useful for a college-age Bible study where students want to look at Jesus in new and fresh categories. I'm hoping that some emerging types will find a way to look at Jesus in a new way.
Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly asked to speak in local churches and educational events. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986). Click to continue reading Scot McKnight's Bio...
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Hi,
This is my first time posting here. I'm reading your book The Jesus Creed now and enjoying it. I have also been reading several books from the "historical Jesus" genre. I look forward to reading the new book after I finish The Jesus Creed and Darrel Bock's Jesus According to Scripture.
I believe that Theissen did a book called, "The Shadow of the Galilean." It has an eyewitness feel and insight through first-century eyes. Jesus is never interviewed directly. How would you compare this book, and his?
John,
I've only dabbled in Theissen's book; it requires full commitment and no scanning, and it has never been on my desk when I had that kind of time for it.
Mine is a brief intro to the impression and teachings of Jesus. A little on how the Gospels came into existence, too. Some humor, too.
Scot,
I bought a copy of your INTERPRETING THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS (Baker). What would you want me to know as I plunge into it?
John
John Glover and Scot,
I read Gerd Theissen's THE SHADOW OF THE GALILEAN and found it informative about the cultural dynamics at play in Jesus' day. It was not anything earth-shattering, but it colored in parts of the life of Jesus we don't get in theology or Bible courses on the Gospels. It's worth the read in my opinion.
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