num_pages: 324
description: Vermes is internationally recognized for pioneering biblical scholarship as well as for the definitive English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Now he takes readers on a journey thru the New Testament to reveal the true historical figure of Jesus hidden beneath the oldest Gospels. How was this Palestinian charismatic transformed by later generations into the heavenly savior elaborated by the Christian Church? Vermes acts as a sensitive learned &amp; thought-provoking guide. His account presents the fruit of both a lifetime's scholarship &amp; a lifelong quest to understand a solitary giant among Jewish prophets.Prologue: From Christ to JesusJohn: the odd man out among the EvangelistsThe Jesus of John: messiah figure or stranger from heavenPaul: the odd man out among the ApostlesThe Christ of Paul: Son of God &amp; universal redeemer of mankindThe Jesus of the Acts of the Apostles: prophet Lord &amp; ChristThe Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels: charismatic healer &amp; teacher &amp; eschatological enthusiastBeneath the Gospels: the real JesusThe real Jesus at the dawn of the third millenniumEpilogue: A dream
language: English
title: The Changing Faces of Jesus
publisher: Viking Compass/Penguin Group (NYC)