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No man is an island, not even Jesus, as John Meier writes in Companions and Competitors, the third installment of his fourpart series, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus. The first volume, an overview of Jesus background, chronology, and early years, was followed by a second that analyzed Jesus most important messages and deeds. Here, Meier explains his conviction that No human being is adequately understood if he or she is considered in isolation from other human beings. He leads readers through the concentric circles of companions (including the followers who became his disciples and apostles) and competitors (such as Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Samaritans) that shaped Jesus life in firstcentury Palestine. Meier, a priest and New Testament scholar at Notre Dame, writes in the engaging, methodical style of an astringently avuncular professor: chapters are carefully outlined, with straightforward headings such as Points of Comparison and Contrast, Caveats on Comparisons, and The Sheer Oddness of Jesus). His findings, particularly his explanation of the essentially Jewish nature of Jesus relationships, are a valuable addition to the field of Historical Jesus scholarship.
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I can't recommend this book enough for anyone seriously studying the Bible. It’s part of the Anchor Yale series, and it lives up to the reputation. The breadth of research and the clarity of arguments make this an invaluable resource. My only complaint? Some sections were a bit dry.
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David Chen
An Essential Reference for Scholars
I can't recommend this book enough for anyone seriously studying the Bible. It’s part of the Anchor Yale series, and it lives up to the reputation. The breadth of research and the clarity of arguments make this an invaluable resource. My only complaint? Some sections were a bit dry.
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David Chen
An Essential Reference for Scholars
I can't recommend this book enough for anyone seriously studying the Bible. It’s part of the Anchor Yale series, and it lives up to the reputation. The breadth of research and the clarity of arguments make this an invaluable resource. My only complaint? Some sections were a bit dry.
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Emily Johnson
Not for Everyone, But Worth It!
Got this for a book club discussion, and while not all members enjoyed it, I found it fascinating. The connections between different historical actors are well-explained. Just be prepared for some heavy academic language.
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Emily Johnson
Not for Everyone, But Worth It!
Got this for a book club discussion, and while not all members enjoyed it, I found it fascinating. The connections between different historical actors are well-explained. Just be prepared for some heavy academic language.
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