This work presents a meticulously researched biography of Jesus that draws on biblical and historical sources to place his achievements and influence against the turbulent backdrop of his time. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, the author sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus Christ through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic...

Beginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads readers on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus throughout the four Gospels. Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women and especially Jesus' parables. Through it all, Bailey employs his trademark expertise as a master of Middle Eastern culture to lead us into a deeper understanding of the person and significance of Jesus within...

This landmark volume examines the mission, ministry, and accomplishments of Jesus Christ beginning with the prophecies that were coming to pass as the Advent of the Messiah approached, and expanding on Christ's childhood, His baptism, and early ministry.

"Come to a deeper understanding of the scope and meaning of Jesus Christ's ministry ... You'll discover how every word the Savior spoke, every action He took, and even the timing of His experiences are wonderful parts of the Master's divine plan."--Container

"An emotion primer which follows Jesus through the final week of his life. Witness the happiness of the crowds as they celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus' righteous anger at the money lenders in the temple, the sadness of Jesus as He prays in the garden, the fear of the disciples as Jesus gets arrested, the confusion of Pilate, the great elation at the resurrection, and more!"--