Comprehensive defense of human-centered Jesus portrayal: Provides a nuanced understanding of Jesus as an idealized human figure, countering prevailing trends in early Christian scholarship
Exegetical and theological insight: Explores Jesus as an exorcist and miracle worker within the context of his humanity, offering new interpretations of familiar texts
Rooted in early Judaic literary context: Analyzes Gospel language and structure for a deeper appreciation of the historical Jesus
Up-to-date scholarly analysis: Synthesizes current research to present provocative and rigorous scholarship for contemporary readers
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Thought-provoking alternative perspective on the full humanity of Jesus Christ
In A Man Attested by God J. R. Daniel Kirk presents a comprehensive defense of the thesis that the Synoptic Gospels present Jesus not as divine but as an idealized human figure.
Counterbalancing the recent trend toward early high Christology in such scholars a