The Other Jesus: Stories from World Religions (2014 Outcalt), book

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The Other Jesus: Stories from World Religions (2014) is a book by Todd Outcalt.

Abstract

"We're familiar with the Jesus portrayed in the New Testament, but many people are surprised to learn that a wealth of stories and traditions about Jesus have always existed alongside the usual Biblical sources. Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism - among other religions - have created their own tales about Jesus, sometimes out of necessary self-preservation and reaction to the claims of the church, but more often through thoughtful and artistic adaptation. The Other Jesus explores these varied traditions and offers a fresh exploration of Jesus - new perspectives that challenge long-accepted beliefs about his place in history and his impact on other religions'."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.

Contents

Historical background or historical ballast? -- Bird man of Nazareth -- How not to behave in church -- Fishermen, prostitutes, and pharisees -- The amazing Jesus -- Theology hidden in plain sight -- Liar, pinhead, or lord -- Temple tantrum -- Messiahs and matchstick men -- The imp act segment -- Check, please -- Trial and error -- Cross examined -- The missing chapter: raising Jesus -- Appendix 1: When were the gospels written? -- Appendix 2: Do ancient historians mention Jesus?

External links

  • [ Google Books]
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