Porter, J. R

Examines the Biblical narratives in their historical, social, archaeological, and mythological contexts and provides a section with a book-by-book summary of the Bible.

An illustrated account of the historical Jesus, exploring the geographical, political, religious, economic, and social contexts in which he operated; tracing the career of Jesus from the Nativity to the Ascension; surveying his teaching methods; looking at how Jesus has been understood over the centuries; and including a sample of Christian art.

Examines the biblical narratives in their historical, social, archaeological, and mythological contexts and provides a section with a book-by-book summary of the Bible.