
THE MAN FROM NAZARETH INVESTIGATES FROM A ROMAN STANDPOINT THE PERSON OF JESUS, HIS TEACHING, HIS LIFE AND HIS ACHIEVEMENTS. THE NARRATIVE OF THE GOSPEL WRITERS IS SET AGAINST THE THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS AND DOUBTS IN THE MINDS OF CONTEMPORARY ROMANS AS THEY ASSESS JESUS' CLAIM TO BE 'LORD'.IT DOES SO BY TREATING THE GOSPEL MATERIAL IN A NEW AND IMAGINATIVE WAY, AND BY TRANSLATING THE FIRST CENTURY PROCLAMATION INTO TWENTIETH CENTURY TERMS. ALL TELE RELEVANT MATERIAL ABOUT JESUS OF NAZARETH IS PRESENTED, BUT THE DECISION IS LEFT OPEN. THE READER HAS TO MAKE IT FOR HIMSELF.THE BOOK CAN BE USED BY OLDER SECONDARY PUPILS TAKING THE G.C.E. OR C.S.E. EXAMINATIONS, OR IN GENERAL STUDIES COURSES. THE FORM OF THE BOOK AND THE TREATMENT OF THE MATERIAL ALSO MAKE IT HIGHLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN DISCUSSION GROUPS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE.
This work investigates the historical and theological identity of Jesus of Nazareth by framing his life, teachings, and claims through the perspective of a contemporary Roman observer. David Stacey, an educator and theologian, utilizes this narrative device to bridge the gap between first-century gospel accounts and twentieth-century inquiry. By presenting the evidence without imposing a final conclusion, the author challenges the reader to evaluate the claims of Jesus independently.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Educators and religious study groups frequently utilize this text as a pedagogical tool for secondary students due to its accessible structure and focus on critical thinking. Experts note that while the Roman perspective is a stylistic choice, it effectively encourages readers to engage with the historical context of the New Testament without feeling pressured toward a specific doctrinal outcome.
Page Count:
143
Publication Date:
1969-01-01
Publisher:
Religious Education Press
ISBN-10:
008006566X
ISBN-13:
9780080065663
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