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The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed (2012) is a book by Helen K. Bond.

Abstract

"The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition. A substantial section will discuss scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus. Subsequent chapters will analyse key themes in historical Jesus research: Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry and models of 'holy men', particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching and healing; his trial and crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; and finally an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement and the early church. Throughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed (eg. Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, Brown)."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in London [England]: T&T Clark, 2012

Contents

Pt. 1. Background: In quest of the historical Jesus -- Sources for the historical Jesus. -- Pt. 2. Snapshots of Jesus: The historical context -- The birth of Jesus -- Galilean origins -- John the Baptist -- Jesus' message -- Healer and exorcist -- Family and supporters -- Opposition in Galilee? -- Jerusalem -- Trial and execution -- Resurrection.

External links

• [ Google Books]