Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus
Encyclopedia
The Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus is designed to 'provide a forum for academic discussion of Jesus
within the context of 1st-century Palestine
'. It is intended to be accessible to a non-scholarly readership who are interested in this field.
The Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus provides an international forum for the academic discussion of Jesus within the context of 1st-century Palestine. The journal is accessible to all who are interested in how this complex topic has been addressed in the past and how it is approached today. The journal investigates the social, cultural and historical context in which Jesus lived, discusses methodological issues surrounding the reconstruction of the historical Jesus, examines the history of research on Jesus and explores how the life of Jesus has been portrayed in the arts and other media. The Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus presents articles and book review
s discussing the latest developments in academic research in order to shed new light on Jesus and his world.
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
within the context of 1st-century Palestine
Palestine
Palestine is a conventional name, among others, used to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining lands....
'. It is intended to be accessible to a non-scholarly readership who are interested in this field.
The Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus provides an international forum for the academic discussion of Jesus within the context of 1st-century Palestine. The journal is accessible to all who are interested in how this complex topic has been addressed in the past and how it is approached today. The journal investigates the social, cultural and historical context in which Jesus lived, discusses methodological issues surrounding the reconstruction of the historical Jesus, examines the history of research on Jesus and explores how the life of Jesus has been portrayed in the arts and other media. The Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus presents articles and book review
Book review
A book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit. A book review could be a primary source opinion piece, summary review or scholarly review. It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or on the internet. Reviews are also often...
s discussing the latest developments in academic research in order to shed new light on Jesus and his world.