Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ - Paperback

by Robert H. Stein (Author)

The time is ripe for a new account of the life of Jesus. It has been over twenty-five years since an evangelical New Testament scholar has written a textbook survey of this type. Today the landscape of Jesus and Gospel studies has been radically transformed by new questions and critical challenges. No less remarkable is the contemporary renaissance of our knowledge of the world of Jesus.In Jesus the Messiah Robert Stein draws together the results of a career of research and writing on Jesus and the Gospels. Every episode in the life of Jesus is here treated with historical care and attention to its significance for understanding the life and ministry of Jesus. Clearly written, ably argued and geared to the needs of students, Jesus the Messiah will give probing minds a sure grounding in the life and ministry of Jesus.

Author Biography

Robert H. Stein is senior professor emeritus of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books, including A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible and The Method and Message of Jesus' Teachings, as well as commentaries on Mark and Luke.