Jesus Before Christianity: With a New Foreword by Sr. Helen Prejean - by Albert Nolan Op (Paperback)

About the Book

"The bestselling Orbis classic with a new foreword by Sister Helen Prejean"--

Book Synopsis

Albert Nolan's portrait introduces us to Jesus before he became the object of Christian faith, operating in history in a specific social context, addressing concrete hopes, and engaging in controversy and social conflict. Here is a man who was deeply involved with the real problems of his time--which turn out to be the real problems of our time, as well. As he writes, "God is speaking to us in a new way today. God is speaking to us in the events and problems of our time. Jesus can help us to understand the voice of Truth but, in the last analysis, it is we who must decide and act."

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RELIGION / Christian Theology / Liberation

RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts

RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ethics

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978-1-62698-492-9

Cover design: Michael Calvente

Review Quotes

"This book, with its telling title, is the most compelling book about Jesus that I have ever read."--Sister Helen Prejean, author, Dead Man Walking

"The most accurate and balanced short reconstruction of the life of the historical Jesus."--Harvey Cox, author, A New Heaven: Death, Human Destiny, and the Kingdom of God

"If you are going to read only one book on Jesus this year, this is the one."--America

About the Author

Albert Nolan, OP, is a South African Dominican priest and theologian who played an important role in the church struggle against apartheid. His other Orbis books include Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom and Hope in an Age of Despair. .