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From Jesus to Christ

The Origins of the New Testament Images of Christ
By Paula Fredriksen
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From Jesus to Christ by Paula Fredriksen explores how Jesus of Nazareth transformed into the Christ figure central to Christian tradition. The book carefully examines the diverse New Testament perceptions of Jesus, revealing how early Christian communities interpreted his teachings amid the unexpected delay of the Kingdom he anticipated. Fredriksen offers an insightful introduction that updates readers on contemporary scholarship, bridging historical facts with theological insights.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religious history, theology, and biblical studies, especially those seeking a scholarly yet accessible exploration of the origins of Christian belief. It suits academics, students, and general readers fascinated by the historical Jesus and the development of early Christian thought.

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Paul Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached.

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How did Jesus of Nazareth become the Christ of the Christian tradition?

Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study.—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement

In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction that reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology.

Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights.—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion

This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian.—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion

Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

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Praised as a "magisterial, learned, brilliant and enjoyable study" by Géza Vermès in the Times Literary Supplement, this book is lauded for its meticulous scholarship and clarity. Reviewers highlight Fredriksen's skill in distinguishing literary images from historical reality and her accessible writing style. International Review of Biblical Studies calls it a "landmark book on Christianity," while Christian Science Monitor appreciates how she treats New Testament texts with archaeological care.

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ISBN: 9780300084573

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Paula Fredriksen, the Aurelio Professor of Scripture at Boston University, is the author of Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, which won the 1999 National Jewish Book Award. She served as historical consultant and featured speaker on the PBS Frontline series “From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians.”

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