The Story of the Christ [Paperback]

Scot McKnight (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

For two thousand years the figure of Jesus has been the most powerful and pervasive influence on Western culture, not only in religion and ethics but also in politics, literature, music, and the visual arts. The Story of the Christ features insights from Scot McKnight, author of the bestselling book The Jesus Creed. McKnight's compelling introduction provides helpful background information on the sources of our information (the Gospels), the religious setting of Jesus's life, the heart of Jesus's teaching, and a summation of what kind of person Jesus was. The book then offers a continuous narrative account of the life and words of Jesus, woven together from the four canonical Gospels. All who seek to know more about Jesus and his message for people today will enjoy this book, particularly during the Easter season.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Here is a rich selection drawn from the actual wording of the Revised English Bible and printed continuously without the distractions of verse divisions so that the reader may savour the main story-line and fundamental teaching.' I. Howard Marshall, Honorary Research Professor of New Testament, University of Aberdeen

'In this book the groundbreaking story that has shaped the Western world becomes easily accessible and winsomely presented. It will lead readers from our world back to the Bible.' Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, Noth Park University, Chicago

'In the 186-page book, the author has examined each Gospel picked out the essential descriptions and teachings of Jesus and published them in a single book....making the story easy to read and digest for an inquiring mind....a great benefit for a newcomer to the faith or someone who simply wants to relive the wonderful stories.'

(Methodist Recorder )

'This is a fascinating provocative little book with an important aim: to help us better understand the context of Jesus' life and ministry....It is well written, scholarly and clearly set out and therefore holds the attention. It is provocative because it challenges our ideas about Jesus' character, and...puts the record straight regarding the priests, the Pharisees and Saducees who have suffered too long from bad press...This is an exciting little book, and I thoroughly recommend it.'

Sallyanne Attwater, The Expository Times, Vol 118, No. 2, Nov 2006

(Sallyanne Attwater Expository Times )

'it is rare to find a scholar of his caliber willing to write for the practical needs of the church....the effort works with great success.' Gary M Burge, Christianity Today (US) September 2006

(Gary M Burge Christianity Today )

'This is a fascinating provocative little book with an important aim: to help us better understand the context of Jesus' life and ministry....It is well written, scholarly and clearly set out and therefore holds the attention. It is provocative because it challenges our ideas about Jesus' character, and...puts the record straight regarding the priests, the Pharisees and Saducees who have suffered too long from bad press...This is an exciting little book, and I thoroughly recommend it.'

Sallyanne Attwater, The Expository Times, Vol 118, No. 2, Nov 2006

(, Expository Times )

'it is rare to find a scholar of his caliber willing to write for the practical needs of the church....the effort works with great success.' Gary M Burge, Christianity Today (US) September 2006

(, Christianity Today ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Scot McKnight (Ph.D. University of Nottingham) is Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University, Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of numerous books on the New Testament, including the bestselling The Jesus Creed. Philip Law is UK Publishing Director at WJK Press. His previous publications include The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad 1995), The Wisdom of Jesus (Lion/Eerdmans 1996), A Time to Pray (Lion/Abingdon 1997) and Teachings of the Master (Lion/WJK 1999). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801031613
• ISBN-13: 978-0801031618
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Southern Illinois, came of age in Freeport, Illinois, attended college in Grand Rapids, MI, seminary at Trinity in Deerfield, IL.

Now a professor at North Park University.

Two children.

Kris, my wife, is a psychologist and the greatest woman on earth.