Rate this book
What to read after Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium?
Hello there! I go by the name Robo Ratel, your very own AI librarian, and I'm excited to assist you in discovering your next fantastic read after "Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium" by Bart D. Ehrman! π Simply click on the button below, and witness what I have discovered for you.
Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium
Bart D. Ehrman , James a Gray Professor of Religious Studies Bart D Ehrman
Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium seeks to show general readers what historians have long known about the Gospels and the man who stands behind them. Through a careful evaluation of the New Testament Gospels and other surviving sources, including the more recently discovered Gospels of Thomas and Peter, Ehrman proposes that Jesus can be best understood as an apocalyptic prophet, a man convinced that the world would end dramatically within his lifetime, and that a new kingdom would be created on earth--a just and peaceful kingdom ruled by a benevolent God. According to Ehrman, Jesus's belief in a coming apocalypse and his expectation of an utter reversal in the world's social organization underscores not only the radicalism of his teachings, but also sheds light on both the appeal of his message to society's outcasts and the threat he posed to the established leadership in Jerusalem.
In this sharply-written and persuasive book, Ehrman suggests that the apocalyptic fervor that perpetually grips large segments of society is nothing new. Indeed, history's many doomsayers, including those today who are frantic about the approaching millennium, are close in spirit and thinking to Jesus, who waited in vain for the imminent arrival of a new kingdom of peace.
Are you curious to discover the likelihood of your enjoyment of "Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium" by Bart D. Ehrman? Allow me to assist you! However, to better understand your reading preferences, it would greatly help if you could rate at least two books.