Prophet and Teacher: An Introduction to the Historical Jesus - Softcover

Herzog II, William R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664225284 ISBN 13: 9780664225285

Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press, 2005

Synopsis

Offering a unique introduction to the historical person Jesus of Nazareth, respected New Testament scholar William Herzog traces the history of discussion and scholarship of the historical Jesus, including that of the recent and very public Jesus Seminar. He does so, however, with an eye toward the theological. No other introduction is tied so closely to the biblical texts. By exploring in depth Jesus' words--the parables--and Jesus' deeds--miracles, Herzog presents a holistic picture of Jesus that will explain how Jesus' followers would have understood his miracles and his role as prophet. With its accessibility and clear connections to what the gospels are saying, Prophet and Teacher will appeal to general readers with little theological background and be a popular primary text in undergraduate and seminary classes.

About this title

About the Author

William R. Herzog II was formerly Sallie Knowles Crozer Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York. His books include Parables as Subversive Speech: Jesus as Pedagogue of the Oppressed; Jesus, Justice, and the Reign of God: A Ministry of Liberation; and The Faith of Fifty Million: Baseball, Religion, and American Culture, all published by WJK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664225284
• ISBN 13: 9780664225285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300