Life of Jesus: Who He Is and Why He Matters

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Jesus as a tangible sign of God's interest in our world -- The identity of Jesus and his critique of "religion" -- Jesus' vision of the future and its relevance now -- Jesus' thoughts on "religious hypocrites" and "rotten sinners" -- Jesus' death as the source of life -- How could it happen? What does it matter?;What really happened back in the first century, in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee, that changed the shape of world history' Who is this figure that emerges from history to have a profound impact on culture, ethics, politics, and philosophy' Join historian John Dickson on this journey through the life of Jesus. This book, which features a self-contained discussion guide for use with Life of Jesus DVD, will help you and your friends dig deeper into what is known about Jesus' life and why it matters. "John Dickson has done a marvelous job of presenting the story of Jesus, and the full meaning of that story, in a way that is both deeply faithful to the biblical sources and refreshingly relevant to tomorrow's world and church. I strongly recommend this study to anyone who wants to re-examine the deep historical roots of Christian faith and to find them as life-giving as they ever were."--Tom Wright. Jesus as a tangible sign of God's interest in our world -- The identity of Jesus and his critique of "religion" -- Jesus' vision of the future and its relevance now -- Jesus' thoughts on "religious hypocrites" and "rotten sinners" -- Jesus' death as the source of life -- How could it happen? What does it matter?