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Jesus says, “The Scriptures point to me!” (John 5:39 NLT). But what does that mean exactly?
The twenty-seven books of the New Testament are largely a commentary on the Old Testament, and each part of the Bible is a signpost to Jesus. Once this is properly understood, everything changes, including our own identities. In this magisterial work you will discover a Jesus who is larger, more glorious, and more challenging than most of us have ever imagined.
Biographies of Jesus generally have been written by those trying to investigate the historical Jesus with little attention given to the grand narrative of Scripture. On the flip side, those interested in tracing the theology of Scripture are typically disinterested in historical Jesus studies. These two approaches have yet to converge...until now.
Jesus is written for the average reader as well as scholars. Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola (authors of Jesus Manifesto) unfold the greatest story ever told in a fresh and invigorating way. So whether you are a seasoned Christian, a new believer, or someone who is intrigued by Jesus, this book unveils the discoveries of a lifetime, transforming the tired and familiar way we have read the Bible into an electrifying journey of rediscovering Christ.
Introducing a new kind of Jesus biography.
In this compelling work, authors Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola reclaim the entire Bible as a gripping narrative about Jesus Christ.
Virtually every other “Jesus biography” begins with the nativity account in Bethlehem. In this groundbreaking book, Sweet and Viola begin before time, in the Triune God, and tell the complete interconnected story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation.
Jesus: A Theography is the first book ever written to combine historical Jesus studies with biblical theology, crafting together one breathtaking saga that tells the Jesus story in both Old and New Testaments. This flagship book demonstrates clearly that every bit of Scripture is part of the same stunning drama, what the authors refer to as the theography of Jesus Christ.
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"This is the best Christian text that I've read on Jesus. It's added a new dimension to his life for me. Part biography, part philosophy, part historical context. I have notes an underlining on most pages. It is not an easy or casual read, but I worked on it as part of my devotional time."
— Jason (5 out of 5 stars)
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" i think this book was amazing i learnd a lot from this book... "
— Yanays, 1/16/2014 -
" Terrific read. Highly recommend to all lovers of Jesus. "
— Jonathan, 11/13/2013 -
" Excellent read. Understood more of the Bible and Jesus; knowing the context was very helpful. Lots of helpful footnotes, which I also used. "
— Cindy, 11/6/2013 -
" get it. read it. great great book. gonna go through it again. and again. so much great stuff in there! "
— Candace, 8/2/2013 -
" One of the best books I've read on how the stories in scripture are a whole and there is an overarching meta-narrative that orientates and invites participation "
— Norbert, 5/18/2013 -
" love this book, will read again. some chapters were a little on the boring side or they were a bit over my head! ninty five percent of this book is excellent. if you're not afraid to step out of your box you will enjoy what the authors have written. "
— Jerry, 10/26/2012
About the Authors
Leonard Sweet, PhD, holds the E. Stanley Jones chair at Drew University. Founder and president of SpiritVenture Ministries, he also serves as a distinguished visiting professor at George Fox University. He is a leading figure in the emerging church movement and a major figure in discussions about Christianity’s transition to postmodernity. He is a popular speaker and has written numerous books, including Jesus Drives Me Crazy, SoulTsunami, SoulSalsa, and Carpe Mañana.
Frank Viola is a bestselling author and popular conference speaker. He writes and speaks on the uniqueness, beauty, and supremacy of Jesus Christ, the deeper Christian life, and the changing shape of Christianity today. His blog, Beyond Evangelical, is one of the most popular Christian blogs today. He has written for or contributed interviews to many popular publications, including Time, Christianity Today, Charisma, Ministry Today, Relevant, and CBN.
About Tom Parks
Tom Parks is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator who has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been involved in recording audiobooks and voice-overs for over thirty years and through an eclectic range of projects. In addition to performing and directing, he is also an active musician, drumming in musical theater productions in the Midwest, and is in demand as a conference speaker.