James D Tabor
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Historians know virtually nothing about the two decades following the crucifixion of Jesus, when his followers regrouped and began to spread his message. During this time, the man we know as the apostle Paul joined the movement and began to preach to the gentiles. Using the oldest Christian documents that we have-the letters of Paul-as well as other early Christian sources, historian and scholar James Tabor reconstructs the origins of Christianity....
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Based on a careful analysis of the earliest Christian documents and recent archaeological discoveries, The Jesus Dynasty offers a bold new interpretation of the life of Jesus and the origins of Christianity. Biblical scholar Tabor brings us closer than ever to the historical Jesus. He sheds new light on Jesus' relationship with John the Baptizer, the role played by his brother James, and how Paul's ministry transformed Jesus' message into what would...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A recent major archeological discovery in Jerusalem is revolutionizing understanding of Jesus and the earliest years of Christianity. The authors have examined a sealed tomb in Jerusalem, where they have found the earliest evidence for a belief in the resurrection of Jesus, based on what appears to be the oldest Christian iconography ever discovered.
Series
Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Scholars discuss questions pertaining to the meanings and authorship of the Book of Revelation, which many Christians believe forecasts the end of the world. Examines the possible motives of St. John the Evangelist, who is generally attributed responsibility for the text.