The Elusive Messiah: A Philosophical Overview of the Quest for the Historical Jesus

by Raymond Martin

Book Overview

What might the findings of researchers engaged in the quest for the historical Jesus mean to Christians? In posing this question and others, The Elusive Messiah opens a window for looking anew at the age old problem of faith vs. reason.To fully understand the implications of the historical search, Raymond Martin suggests we must first examine the inquiries of the individual scholars. In the book's first section, he provides an insightful overview...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813367050
• ISBN13: 9780813367057
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

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.