Who's Who in the Age of Jesus

Name: Who's Who in the Age of Jesus
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Geza Vermes
ISBN: 9781400172948

Author: Geza Vermes

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/20/2006

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, History

Synopsis

Though the New Testament gospels are some of the most extraordinary documents ever written, the picture they provide of Jesus's world is a very partial one. This remarkable work paints a comprehensive and colorful picture of the world that Jesus knew. From detailed, convincing portraits of John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Jesus himself, and other key figures, to the Jewish and Hellenistic leaders often ignored in scripture, Who's Who in the Age of Jesus is a critical, in-depth look at one of the most tumultuous eras in human history.

About Geza Vermes

Geza Vermes's pioneering work on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the historical Jesus led to his appointment as the first professor of Jewish studies at Oxford University, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of several books, including "The Authentic Gospel of Jesus."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Samantha on August 22, 2022

Another informative and interesting read......more

Goodreads review by Mariusz on May 08, 2015

An excellent reference book, less so as a stand alone reading matter. As with other Vermes books, thoroughly put together.......more

Goodreads review by Derek on December 16, 2022

Probably most useful for specialized, the book’s encyclopedia-like entries are usually interesting and when you read enough of them you become enthralled with this fascinating historical era, and the related historiography of the age.......more

Goodreads review by Kim on March 03, 2014

Interesting and informative, although it appears to be written from a somewhat skeptical of the Bible view.......more