Description New York Times bestselling books have taken the view that the oldest New Testament documents paint a very different picture to later copies.
Th, lecturer in Islamic Studies: Echoes of Jesus is a very insightful and much-needed book.
Dr Bernie Power, D.
If you have questions or doubts about the identity of the real Jesus or the reliability of the Bible, this is the book for you.
This is an excellent resource for theological faculty and students as well as for anyone genuinely searching for truth.
Min (USA)
Principal of Malyon College, Brisbane: This is a book for those who like to question and think and who are not satisfied with pat answers.
Rev Dr John Sweetman, D.
After reading this book you will: understand the extent of literacy and historical awareness in ancient civilisations appreciate how it was possible for the first disciples to accurately record Jesus\' life and teachings have a highly readable explanation of ancient New Testament documents and know What they have to say about accuracy in copying know the content and credibility of non-Christian ancient literature that comment on Jesus and the first Christians.
See evidence for the reliability of the recounting of Jesus.
This highly readable journey of discovery considers gospel textual criticism, authorship of the Gospels, Christian historiography, literacy & more.
Questions for discussion and reflection at the end of each chapter Reflect this welcoming approach.
It is accessible to both Christian believers and those who know little about Jesus.
It presents evidence in an engaging manner, following a logical journey of discovery.
Echoes of Jesus - now in its second edition - is a Christian apologetic response to these issues.
Many people assume that the bias of the original NT authors distorted their recollections of Jesus, and Jesus\' words were not put into written form for several decades.
Others are of the opinion that the original gospel accounts were never intended to be historically accurate.
Description New York Times bestselling books have taken the view that the oldest New Testament documents paint a very different picture to later copies