{"title":"Dr Helen K. Bond","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Helen K. Bond's works explore the complex historical and cultural contexts surrounding early Christianity, offering readers clear and accessible insights into ancient texts and figures. Her writing is particularly valuable for those seeking a thoughtful introduction to the study of the historical Jesus and related topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on education and reference, Bond’s books blend scholarly rigour with approachable prose, making them ideal for students and general readers interested in deepening their understanding of religious history and its ongoing significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-historical-jesus-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-dr-helen-k-bond-9780567033178","title":"The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 discusses 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequent chapters 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed, such as Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, and Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464356511980,"sku":"9780567033178","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780567033178-the-historical-jesus-a-guide-for-the-perplexed.jpg?v=1775047998"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-helen-k-bond.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}