The Man Who Became God: The Historical Jesus through Ancient Sources

By Thanasis Efthymiou

Who was Jesus before he became God?

Drawing on ancient sources and non-ecclesiastical historical testimonies, this book re-examines the Gospels and reconstructs the hidden side of his life:
- his family connections with male and female disciples
- tensions and divisions within his inner circle
- networks of support and possible discreet contacts with the religious establishment
- his conflict with religious and political authorities
Set within the explosive historical environment of first-century Judea, this study presents a leader around whom hopes were born - along with political expectations that ultimately surpassed him.
With a research-based approach and narrative intensity, the reader follows a journey through ancient testimonies, seeking not the theological Christ of tradition, but the historical man who inspired a movement - and who was ultimately executed as a threat to public order.
A historical investigation into how a man became memory, memory became faith, and faith became one of the most powerful narratives in human history.

This edition is written entirely in Greek.

Language of the book: Greek

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQ27L96T
• ISBN13: 9798249538347
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"