Jerusalem In The Time Of Jesus

See Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. These artistic restorations and photographs will transport you back 2,000 years. Marvel at the remains and walk through the streets of the city in the time of Jesus with detailed drawings. The result of years of study and research, this book combines text, photographs, and reconstructions to present the archaeology of Jerusalem, whose remains survive even today. Full-color, richly illustrated, with maps and archaeological drawings. See the Pool of Siloam where Jesus healed the blind; the Bethesda Pools where Jesus healed the man paralyzed for thirty-eight years; and the Palatial Mansion where Jesus was interrogated by the Sanhedrin while Peter waited in the courtyard. Possible routes for the "Via Dolorosa" and two sites identified as Golgotha are also shown.

This attractively produced volume is a fully documented work of scholarship from a scholar of international repute and has for some years now provided an important new work of reference on everything pertaining to the religious, social and economic background of the Holy City in the time of Christ.' (New Blackfriars) 'The whole work is a superb quarry of information ... everyone should be richly instructed by its study.' (Times Literary Supplement) `Professor Jeremias brings a deep love for the place to his erudition, particularly in the realm of Jewish sources, and the result is a book of outstanding merit' (Church of England Newspaper) Until his death in 1979, Joachim Jeremias was Emeritus Professor of New Testament in the University of Gottingen.

Jesus never wrote a book. Most scholars assume that information about Jesus was preserved only orally up until the writing of the Gospels, allowing ample time for the stories of Jesus to grow and diversify. Alan Millard here argues that written reports about Jesus could have been made during his lifetime and that some among his audiences and followers may very well have kept notes, first-hand documents that the Evangelists could weave into their narratives.

An Investigation into Economic and Social Conditions during the New Testament Period, including: Economic conditions in the city of Jerusalem, economic status, social status, and the maintenance of racial purity.

Don't Travel to Israel Without This Time Line Do you have trouble keeping all of those Bible people and events straight? Even the president of a Christian publishing company can visit Jerusalem and walk away confused. It's hard to imagine what Jerusalem was like during King David's time...or during Jesus' time, and it's tough to keep Bible people and events in chronological order. Here's what you'll discover by using this time line: The key people and events during biblical times: King David and Solomon. How the Temple was built and destroyed, and rebuilt and destroyed. How the Temple looked at the time of Christ. You'll also understand today's news better. You will-- Understand why Jerusalem is one of the most fought-over cities of all time. Learn the fascinating history of the modern State of Israel. Know the history of the Crusaders and the Islamic Sultans. This Jerusalem Time Line is perfect for travelers -- It's a slim pamphlet that will fit in the back of your Bible, inside your camera case, and in most purses. Or, if you have an iPad, buy the PDF version!