The Elusive Messiah: A Philosophical Overview Of The Quest For The Historical Jesus

By Raymond Martin

Book Overview

Explores philosophically what the quest for the historical Jesus might mean for the faith of educated Christians.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813391482
• ISBN13: 9780813391489
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A Brillant Professer And Writter

I was recently enrolled in one of Prof Martin's classes at Union College in Schenectady, NY. The class was actually taught around the basis of his book, but we read other popular and equally important authors such as J.Crossan and Wright. Prof Martin is so gifted in his field and by reading this book you will be able fairly judge all interpertations and opinions of experts on the historical Jesus.

Excellent Introduction

A great starting point for anyone interested in the current push to find the "historical Jesus." Read this before you read any of the other many books on "uncovering" Jesus -- for example, the many books looking at the so-called "Fifth Gospel," from Thomas -- and you'll have context for understanding their approaches and biases.