Bruce Chilton es un erudito estadounidense especializado en el cristianismo primitivo y el judaísmo. Su obra profundiza en las profundas conexiones entre estas dos tradiciones religiosas y su influencia mutua durante sus períodos formativos. Los análisis de Chilton iluminan textos y conceptos clave que dieron forma al pensamiento religioso occidental. Su enfoque ofrece a los lectores una nueva perspectiva sobre la historia religiosa temprana.
Traces the early history of the Holy Land; the rise of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; and the geographical landscape of the region, in chronologically arranged chapters that place biblical texts in their historical context.
Christianity: The Basics is a compelling introduction to both the central pillars of the Christian faith and the rich and varied history of this most global of global religions. This book traces the development of Christianity through an exploration of some of the key beliefs, practices and emotions which have been recurrent symbols through the centuries:Christ, the kingdom of heaven and sin Baptism, Eucharist and prayer Joy, divine union and self denialEncompassing the major epochs of Christian history and examining the unity and divisions created by these symbols, Christianity: The Basics is both a concise and comprehensive introduction to the Christian tradition.
Beginning with the Gospels, interpretations of the life of Jesus have flourished for nearly two millennia, yet a clear and coherent picture of Jesus as a man has remained elusive. In Rabbi Jesus , the noted biblical scholar Bruce Chilton places Jesus within the context of his times to present a fresh, historically accurate, and revolutionary examination of the man who founded Christianity.Drawing on recent archaeological findings and new translations and interpretations of ancient texts, Chilton discusses in enlightening detail the philosophical and psychological foundations of Jesus’ ideas and beliefs. His in-depth investigation also provides evidence that contradicts long-held beliefs about Jesus and the movement he led. Chilton shows, for example, that the High Priest Caiaphas, as well as Pontius Pilate, played a central role in Jesus’ execution. It is, however, Chilton’s description of Jesus’ role as a rabbi, or "master," of Jewish oral traditions, as a teacher of the Cabala, and as a practitioner of a Galilean form of Judaism that emphasized direct communication with God that casts an entirely new light on the origins of Christianity.Seamlessly merging history and biography, this penetrating, highly readable book uncovers truths lost to the passage of time and reveals a new Jesus for the new millennium.
Explores Mary Magdalene's key role in the ministry of Jesus and the development of early Christianity, tracing the changing images of Mary and the legends surrounding her and exploring why the Church sought to marginalize her significance.
The book provides an engaging overview of the essential tenets of Christianity alongside its diverse historical evolution. It delves into key beliefs, practices, and emotions that have consistently shaped the faith over the centuries, highlighting the religion's global significance and impact. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the recurring symbols that define Christianity and its enduring relevance in the modern world.