Before Christianity: The Original Message of Jesus uncovers the teachings of Jesus as they were before being reshaped into the religion known as Christianity. Drawing from the Hebrew prophetic tradition, Jesus' message was rooted in justice, obedience to God's Law, and service to humanity. He called for spiritual renewal, not a new religion.
The book contrasts Jesus' focus on righteous living with Paul's later shift toward salvation through belief in Christ's death and resurrection - a shift that became the foundation of Christianity. By separating the original words and mission of Jesus from later doctrines, this work restores him as a prophet and reformer who sought to realign people with God's will.
It is an invitation to rediscover Jesus' true call: to worship God alone and to live a life of justice, compassion, and faithfulness.
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