The Life of Jesus of Nazareth: A Study

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The Life of Jesus of Nazareth: A Study

by Rush Rhees

EN·~8 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
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The Life of Jesus of Nazareth - A Study

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To

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Preface

3:35
4

Part I - Preparatory

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5

I. The Historical Situation

30:01
6

II. Sources of Our Knowledge Of Jesus

29:04
7

III. The Harmony of the Gospels

11:43
8

IV. The Chronology

20:01
9

V. The Early Years of Jesus - Matt. i. 1 to ii. 23; Luke i. 5 to ii. 52; iii. 23-38

21:23
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VI. John The Baptist - Matt. iii. 1-17; iv. 12; xiv. 1-12; Mark i. 1-14; vi. 14-29; Luke i. 5-25, 57-80; iii. 1-22; ix. 7-9; John i. 19-37; iii. 22-30.

19:09

Description

This book offers a clear‑headed guide for anyone who has turned the pages of the gospels and wants to see the man behind the verses. Rather than retelling the story, it walks the reader through the most pressing questions that arise when the narratives are read with curiosity, providing thoughtful answers without demanding an academic background. The author deliberately avoids dense technical debate, focusing instead on the biographical details that shape our picture of Jesus’ life.

The study balances reverence for traditional doctrine with a fresh look at Jesus first as a historical figure, whose humanity gradually unfolds into the claim of divinity. It highlights how the early disciples perceived him, moving from ordinary teacher to extraordinary revelation, and encourages personal reflection on that journey. An extensive appendix points listeners toward further scholarship, while the main text remains a gentle, accessible companion for thoughtful exploration.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (505K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-08-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rush Rhees

Rush Rhees

1860–1939

A Baptist minister turned university leader, he guided the University of Rochester through decades of growth and helped shape it into a stronger modern institution. His long presidency also coincided with major gifts that expanded the university’s reach in music and medicine.

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