1st Edition

The Elusive Messiah A Philosophical Overview Of The Quest For The Historical Jesus

By Raymond Martin Copyright 1999
254 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

What might the findings of researchers engaged in the quest for the historical Jesus mean to Christians? In posing this question and others, The Elusive Messiah opens a window for looking anew at the age old problem of faith vs. reason.To fully understand the implications of the historical search, Raymond Martin suggests we must first examine the inquiries of the individual scholars. In the book's... Read more
Challenges * Science * History * The Quest Historical Jesus Studies Today * Two Conservatives: E.P. Sanders and John Meier * Two Liberals: Elisabeth Sch ssler Fiorenza and J.D. Crossan Faith and Reason * History and Theology * Crossing Lines: Marcus J. Borg and N.T. Wright Responses * Only Faith * Faith Seeking Understanding * Only Reason

Biography

Raymond Martin