Dale C. Allison Jr.

Apologetics, Polemics, History

Resurrection of Jesus

John Dominic Crossan

Amy-Jill Levine

The Historical Jesus in Context is a landmark collection that places the gospel narratives in their full literary, social, and archaeological context. More than twenty-five internationally recognized experts offer new translations and descriptions of a broad range of texts that shed new light on the Jesus of history, including pagan prayers and private inscriptions, miracle tales and martyrdoms, parables and fables, divorce decrees and imperial propaganda. The translated materials--from Christian, Coptic, and Jewish as well as Greek, Roman, and Egyptian texts--extend beyond single phrases to encompass the full context, thus allowing readers to locate Jesus in a broader cultural setting than is usually made available. This book demonstrates that only by knowing the world in which Jesus lived and taught can we fully understand him, his message, and the spread of the Gospel. Gathering in one place material that was previously available only in disparate sources, this formidable book provides innovative insight into matters no less grand than first-century Jewish and Gentile life, the composition of the Gospels, and Jesus himself.

The Historical Jesus in Context

A deeply personal take on the mystery of what lies beyond death When he was 23 years old, Dale Allison almost died in a car accident. As a result of this experience, his ideas about death and the hereafter changed dramatically. In Night Comes Allison wrestles with big questions concerning the last things -- What happens to us after we die? Why does death so often terrify us? Armed with his acknowledged expertise in historical, theological, and biblical scholarship, Allison offers an engaging, personal exploration of such themes as death and fear, resurrection and judgment, and hell and heaven, discussing all these in light of modern science, Scripture, the history of doctrine, and his own experience. As he ponders, explains, criticizes, and creatively imagines -- engaging throughout with biblical texts, church fathers, rabbinic scholars, poets, and philosophers -- Allison offers fascinating fare that will captivate many a reader's heart and soul.

Dale C. Allison Jr.

Books

Your next favorite book is out there