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Building on the work of the great Biblical scholars of the twentieth centuryRudolf Bultman, Raymond Brown, Jane Schabert and Robert Funk, founder of the Jesus Seminars, among othersfilmmaker Paul Verhoeven disrobes the mythical Jesus to reveal a man who is, after all, startlingly familiar to us, a man who has much in common with other great political leaders throughout history, human beings who believed that change was coming in their lifetimes.Gone is the Jesus of the miracles, gone the son of God, gone the weaver of arcane parables whose meanings are obscure. In their place Verhoeven gives us his vision of Jesus as a complete man, someone who was changed by events, the leader of a political movement, and, perhaps most importantly, someone who, in his speeches and sayings, introduced a new ethics in which enlightened behavior and the embrace of human contradictions transcend the mechanics of value and worth that had defined the material world before Jesus.Coming to a deeper understanding of the historical Jesus has been a lifelong passion for Verhoeven, who for the last quartercentury has been among the very few nonacademics participating in the Jesus Seminars. Verhoeven assumed that one day he would make a film of the life of Jesus. Then he realized that it must be a book. Steeped in Biblical scholarship but free of the institutional biases, whether academic or religious, that so often dictate the terms of discussion of the historical Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth is a book that builds a bridge reaching all the way back to Jesus's lifetime, all the way forward to the present, and from biblical scholars to lay readers whose interest might be personal or political.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Jesus of Nazareth' by Paul Verhoeven? A: The main theme of 'Jesus of Nazareth' is to present a historical perspective of Jesus as a complete man, emphasizing his role as a leader of a political movement and exploring his ethical teachings, rather than focusing solely on his miraculous acts or divine identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Jesus of Nazareth'? A: The author of 'Jesus of Nazareth' is Paul Verhoeven, a filmmaker known for his interest in Biblical scholarship and participation in the Jesus Seminars.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Jesus of Nazareth' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Jesus of Nazareth' published? A: 'Jesus of Nazareth' was published on April 6, 2010.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Jesus of Nazareth'? A: 'Jesus of Nazareth' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition for 'Jesus of Nazareth' is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is 'Jesus of Nazareth' suitable for academic study? A: 'Jesus of Nazareth' draws on Biblical scholarship and offers insights suitable for both lay readers and those with a more academic interest in the historical Jesus.
- Q: What makes this book different from other books about Jesus? A: This book differs by presenting Jesus as a relatable historical figure, emphasizing his human qualities and the political context of his life, rather than focusing on traditional religious narratives.
- Q: Does 'Jesus of Nazareth' include illustrations or photos? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Jesus of Nazareth' includes illustrations or photos; it primarily focuses on the text.
- Q: What audience is 'Jesus of Nazareth' intended for? A: 'Jesus of Nazareth' is intended for a diverse audience, including those interested in religion, history, and political movements, as well as readers seeking a deeper understanding of the historical context of Jesus's life.