Jesus A Theography
Jesus A Theography by Leonard I. Sweet, published by Thomas Nelson in 2012, presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and significance of Jesus Christ through the lens of the entire Bible. This 419-page work delves into the interconnected narrative that spans from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing how the Scriptures collectively point to Jesus. Sweet and co-author Frank Viola aim to bridge the gap between historical Jesus studies and biblical theology, offering insights that challenge conventional understandings of Christ.
Readers will find a fresh perspective on the biblical narrative, as the authors argue that every part of Scripture serves as a signpost to Jesus, transforming traditional interpretations into a cohesive story. This book is designed for both the average reader and scholars, making it accessible to a wide audience, including seasoned Christians and those new to the faith. By reclaiming the Bible as a unified narrative about Jesus, Sweet and Viola invite readers to embark on a journey of rediscovery, enhancing their understanding of Christian theology and Christology.
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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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