
The Life of Jesus of Nazareth - A Study
To
Preface
Part I - Preparatory
I. The Historical Situation
II. Sources of Our Knowledge Of Jesus
III. The Harmony of the Gospels
IV. The Chronology
V. The Early Years of Jesus - Matt. i. 1 to ii. 23; Luke i. 5 to ii. 52; iii. 23-38
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.
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.
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.
Subjects

1860–1939
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