Publisher's Synopsis
The Historicity of Jesus, written by Shirley Jackson Case and published in 1912, is a comprehensive examination of the evidence for the existence of Jesus of Nazareth. The book explores the historical context of Jesus' life, the reliability of the New Testament accounts, and the various arguments for and against the existence of Jesus as a historical figure.Case begins by providing a detailed overview of the historical and cultural background of first-century Palestine, including the political and religious climate of the time. He then examines the New Testament accounts of Jesus' life, analyzing the authenticity and reliability of the Gospels and other early Christian writings.Throughout the book, Case carefully evaluates the various arguments put forth by skeptics and critics who question the existence of Jesus, as well as the counterarguments presented by defenders of the Christian faith. He also considers the role of myth and legend in the development of the Jesus story, and the ways in which early Christian beliefs and practices were influenced by other religious traditions.Ultimately, The Historicity of Jesus presents a compelling case for the existence of Jesus as a historical figure, while acknowledging the complexity and nuance of the evidence. The book remains an important work in the field of biblical studies and historical theology, and continues to be widely read and discussed by scholars and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
