This FREE eBook examines fundamental questions
about Jesus  Jesus is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion. As a teacher in first-century Galilee, he influenced thousands. Yet many questions today surround this enigmatic person. Where was he really born—Bethlehem or Nazareth? Did he marry? Is there evidence outside of the Bible that proves he actually walked the earth? The Biblical Archaeology Society eBook Who Was Jesus? Exploring the History of Jesus' Life, drawn from articles in Biblical Archaeology Review and Bible Review, examines the history of Jesus' life, from where he was born, where he grew up and whether there is extra-Biblical evidence for his existence. In the first chapter, "Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible," Lawrence Mykytiuk analyzes Classical and Jewish writings from the first several centuries C.E. that give us a glimpse of the person who would become the central figure in Christianity mere decades after his crucifixion.  Jesus' early life is examined in the second chapter, "Jesus' Birthplace and Jesus' Home" by Philip J. King, and in the third chapter, "Has Jesus' Nazareth House Been Found?" by Ken Dark. Archaeology has uncovered an intriguing first-century "courtyard house" that may have been revered as Jesus' boyhood home in the Byzantine period. Modern movies and novels always want to marry Jesus off to one of his most prominent—and perhaps scandalous—female followers, Mary Magdalene. But Jesus' own words suggest he wasn't interested in such worldly matters, according to Birger A. Pearson in the fourth chapter, "Did Jesus Marry?" Matthew, Mark and Luke say that Jesus was crucified on Passover, suggesting that the Last Supper was a Seder, a ritual meal held in celebration of this Jewish holiday. John indicates otherwise. Who's right, if any of them? Jonathan Klawans examines this question in the final chapter, "Was Jesus' Last Supper a Seder?" We hope you enjoy this journey through the history of Jesus' life. These and other fascinating insights into the Biblical world can be found in the pages of Biblical Archaeology Review and Bible Review. Download Who Was Jesus? Exploring the History of Jesus' Life for free » E6CO21 | 
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