Crossan, John Dominic

Draws from anthropological, historical, and archaeological sources to examine the origins of Christianity in the years immediately following the execution of Jesus.

Draws upon ten of the most significant textual discoveries in biblical studies and ten important archaeological digs in ancient Palestine to illuminate Jesus Christ's life, teachings, and followers.

A historical account of the teachings of Jesus, presenting a translation of Bible verses that the author has determined are original with Jesus, interspersed with images that depict Jesus' program of social reform.

A biography of Jesus that explores his life as a Jewish peasant, his teachings, and the impact his life and death had on world history.