Géza Vermès

This now classic book is a significant corrective to several recent developments in the study of the historical Jesus. In contrast to depictions of Jesus as a wandering Cynic teacher, Geza Vermes offers a portrait based on evidence of charismatic activity in first-century Galilee. Vermes shows how the major New Testament titles of Jesus—prophet, Lord, Messiah, son of man, Son of God—can be understood in this historical context. The result is a description of Jesus that retains its power and its credibility.

A Historian's Reading of the Gospels

Jesus the Jew

Haggadic Studies

Scripture and Tradition in Judaism

Philip R. Davies

Richard T. White

This Festschrift honours one of today's leading scholars of early Judaism and Christian origins. Twenty-two essays by internationally renowned scholars reflect the pioneering contribution of Geza Vermes in the fields of Dead Sea Scrolls, Targums and Rabbinics and New Testament.

Essays on Jewish and Christian Literature and History

A Tribute to Geza Vermes

Examining every aspect of the Christmas story in light of biblical texts, period Jewish documents, and classical literary and historical sources, a distinguished biblical scholar reassesses the nativity saga, relating it to prophecies in the Old Testament and also to later Christian folklore and placing the nativity into its historical context. 25,000 first printing.

History & Legend

The Nativity

Written by Geza Vermes, one of Jewish studies' leading figures, this text acts as a useful introduction for undergraduate students studying historical Jesus modules. New material covered by the book includes: the Jesus Notice of Josephus re-examined; a summary of the law by Flavius Josephus; Josephus' treatment of the Book of Daniel; new light on the "Binding of Isaac" from Qumran; and the Dead Sea Scrolls 50 years on.

Jesus in His Jewish Context

Philip S. Alexander

Qumran Cave 4

Post-Biblical Jewish Studies

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.

Jesus, the Dead Sea Scrolls and Other Religious Themes

Searching for the Real Jesus

Geza Vermes

Pamela Vermes

This marvelous book brings us up to date on the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls, taking its place at the head of the line of introductions to the subject.

Qumran in Perspective

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Fergus Millar

Emil Schürer

Critical presentation of the whole evidence concerning Jewish history, institutions, and literature from 175 BC to AD 135; with updated bibliographies.

Géza Vermès

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