Geza Vermes Orden de los libros

Wie konnte aus dem Prediger und Wunderheiler Jesus von Nazareth, der den nahen Anbruch der Gottesherrschaft verkündigte und am Kreuz das Scheitern seiner Mission erfuhr, 300 Jahre später die präexistente zweite Person der Trinität werden? Der renommierte Religionswissenschaftler Geza Vermes zeichnet dicht an den Quellen entlang die wichtigsten Stationen auf diesem Nach einer Einleitung über das charismatische Judentum in alttestamentlicher Zeit und einer ausführlichen Darstellung des historischen Nazareners kommen die wichtigsten neutestamentlichen Autoren und die bedeutendsten Schriften und Theologen bis Origenes zu Wort. Den Abschluss bildet eine Skizze des Konzils von Nizäa (325 n. Chr.) mit der Verabschiedung des Nizänischen Glaubensbekenntnisses, das Jesus zum Gott erhob und noch heute katholische, orthodoxe und evangelische Christen verbindet.Für Vermes – Sohn jüdischer, zum Katholizismus konvertierter Eltern, selbst etliche Jahre Priester, bevor er die katholische Kirche verließ und sich zu seinen jüdischen Wurzeln bekannte – ist diese Entwicklung des Jesusbildes letztlich die Geschichte einer gescheiterten Akkulturation, in der durch die Verdrängung des jüdischen Elements und unter dem Einfluss griechischen Denkens im Christentum der historische Jesus fast bis zur Unkenntlichkeit verzeichnet wurde.

Examines Herod's life, presenting a new portrait of the man and the leader, as a diplomatic and loyal man capable of terrible acts, in a text that explores the history of the Jews.

Tells the story of early Christianity and the origins of a religion. This title illuminates the origins of faith and traces the evolution of the figure of Jesus from the man he was. It pulls apart myths and misunderstandings to focus on the true figure of Jesus, and the birth of one of the world's major religions.

Offering a comprehensive overview, this companion volume provides essential context for understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls and their significance in modern scholarship. It features an insightful examination of the historical background and ongoing debates surrounding the Qumran discoveries, making it a unique resource for readers interested in the texts and their interpretations. With its engaging commentary and accessible translation, it serves as an invaluable guide to one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Focusing on the intersection of Judaism and early Christianity, this collection of fifteen essays by Geza Vermes explores pivotal themes in the study of Jesus and the New Testament, drawing on his extensive research into the Dead Sea Scrolls and Jewish biblical interpretation. Spanning four decades, the essays reflect Vermes's influential scholarship, positioning him as a leading figure in the field and earning him acclaim as one of the greatest Jesus scholars of his time.

Meticulously researched and well-documented, this book offers a significant advancement in New Testament studies, compelling scholars to engage with its findings. It aims to uncover the historical realities behind the gospel records, making it an essential read for those interested in biblical history. Its impact is described as epoch-making, indicating its profound influence on the field and the necessity for both agreement and debate among scholars.

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Qumran, between 1947 and 1956, was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. In this book, the author relates the controversial story of their discovery around the world, revealing cover-ups, blunders and academic in-fighting, but also the passion and dedication of many of those involved.

Examines the circumstances surrounding the miraculous birth of Jesus, from the prophetic star to Herod's murderous decree; looks afresh at the arrest, trial and execution of this Jewish charismatic; and, finally analyses Jesus' crucifixion and the subsequent sightings of him by his disciples.

Před necelými dvěma tisíci lety došlo k justiční vraždě židovského charismatika. Kolik toho však skutečně víme o Ježíšově umučení – o zatčení, soudním procesu a popravě místního svatého muže, jehož posmrtné působení lze srovnat snad jen s vlivem dvou či tří dalších postav lidských dějin? Na základě všech dostupných pramenů autor znovu zkoumá příběh skrytý pod nánosem úprav a nepochopení, aby se co nejvíce přiblížil skutečným událostem oněch osudných jeruzalémských dní. V roce 2009 vydalo nakladatelství Paseka knihu Ježíšovo narození a na podzim 2010 chystá vydání knihy Ježíšovo vzkříšení, čímž Vermesovu volnou „kristovskou“ trilogii uzavře. Geza Vermes (1924) je historik, judaista, znalec židovského prostředí a literatury přelomu letopočtu a zejména uznávaný odborník na Svitky od Mrtvého moře, jež jako první přeložil do angličtiny.

Geza Vermes is the greatest living Jesus scholar. In "The Real Jesus", Vermes, best known for his work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, comments on a variety of contemporary religious themes such as "The Da Vinci Code", Mel Gibson's infamous film "The Passion of the Christ", Benedict XVI's book "Jesus of Nazareth" and the "Gospel of Judas".Informed by the work of a world-class scholar, the short articles in this book open to the general reader the findings of some of the major discoveries of the twentieth century such as the Dead Sea Scrolls.This collection of shorter popular pieces, many of which appeared in "The Times" and other newspapers, makes Vermes' research on Christian origins, the Dead Sea Scrolls and most importantly Jesus the Jew accessible to a wider readership.