Jesus Through The Centuries--His Place In The History Of Culutre
This book takes a look at the many faces of Jesus Christ. Cosmic Christ, Bridegroom of the Soul, Prince of Peace, and Liberator are examples of the different ways Christ has been viewed. Yale historian and theologian Jaroslav Pelikan vividly paints a picture of Jesus' impact on the world over the past 2000 years.

The Real Jesus--The Misguided Quest For The Historical Jesus And The Truth Of The Traditional Gospels
New Testament scholar Luke Timothy Johnson critically examines the importance recently being placed on the search for the "historical Jesus" and his role in Christianity. He attacks the Jesus Seminar, points out the limits of history, dissects the Gospels, and argues for the importance of tradition and in favor of faith's role in Christianity.

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