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Title: Companions and Competitors (A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, Volume 3) by John P. Meier ISBN: 0-385-46993-4 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 18 September, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Worth the effort!
Comment: Meier (Univ. of Notre Dame) examines the various groups of people around Jesus of Nazareth. The book is the third volume of a projected four-volume assessment of the historical Jesus. Part 1 of the book characterizes the Jewish followers of Jesus, including the crowds, the disciples, and the 12 apostles. Meier concludes that Jesus attracted large crowds, a middle circle of disciples, and an inner circle of the 12 apostles, who represented the renewal of all Israel. Part 2 examines the competitors of Jesus, including the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Essenes, the Samaritans, the Scribes, the Herodians, and the Zealots. Meier concludes that, in one sense, the relationship of Jesus to Mosaic law determined all his other relationships. The fourth volume in this series will examine that relationship, among other enigmas about Jesus. The book concludes by integrating Jesus' Jewish relationships into the broader historical context identified by volumes 1 (1991) and 2 (1994). This book is an outstanding scholarly accomplishment, unmatched in the English language. Highly recommended for all libraries supporting religion, theology, and ancient history.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another good book in the series
Comment: In this book Meier investigates Jesus' followers, disciples, and the other Jewish groups that Jesus interacted with. He wisely doesn't try to draw too many conclusions about Jesus' interaction with other Jewish groups because of the scarcity of sources. His treatment of Jesus' disciples is wonderfully done and brings insight into the nature of Jesus' disciples. I'm eagerly waiting the 4th book of the series.
Rating: 5
Summary: In awe of scholarship...
Comment: I must say all of the books in this series are excellent. Meier looks at the evidence and reaches very logical conclusions. I want to also say that one has to be extremely impressed with the depth of scholarship and thought that Meier puts into all his "Marginal Jew" books. This one is no exception.
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Title: Mentor, Message, and Miracles (A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, Volume 2) by John P. Meier ISBN: 0385469926 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 01 November, 1994 List Price(USD): $42.50 |
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Title: A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus: The Roots of the Problem and the Person, Vol. 1 by John P. Meier ISBN: 0385264259 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 01 November, 1991 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: The Historical Figure of Jesus by E. P. Sanders ISBN: 0140144994 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: January, 1996 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Death of the Messiah, Volume 1 by RAYMOND E. BROWN ISBN: 0385494483 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 18 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Birth of the Messiah by Raymond E. Brown, Raymond E. Brown ISBN: 0385494475 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 18 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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