Reissue with new cover. A clear and intelligent response to the controversial works on the historical Jesus.

This work covers ancient beliefs about life after death from Homer's Hades to ancient Jewish beliefs, from the Bible to the Dead Sea Scrolls and beyond. It examines early Christian beliefs about resurrection in general and that of Jesus in particular.

A riposte to A.N. Wilson's book, Paul: The Mind of the Apostle , which posited that Paul of Tarsus, not Jesus of Nazareth, was the founder of Christianity. The book sets out some of the real issues in the current scholarly debate about Paul and the origins of Christianity.

This work outlines the essential message of six major New Testament books, looking in particular at their portrayal of Jesus and what he accomplished in his sacrificial death. It also explores the significance of six key themes from the New Testament, including rebirth, heaven, hell and new life.

Two leading Jesus scholars with widely divergent views present opposing visions of Jesus that shape our faith. Candid, spirited, and thoughtfully debated, this discourse looks at who Jesus was, what he taught, and what he did. It can stimulate fresh ideas and dialogue among those concerned with what it means to be a Christian.