Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies In The Gospels

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is in New Testament. He holds graduate degrees in Arabic language and literature, and in systematic theology; his Th. Beginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads us on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus in the four Gospels. With a sure but gentle hand, Bailey lifts away the obscuring layers of modern Western interpretation to reveal Jesus in the light of his actual historical and cultural setting. He has also published many articles in The Princeton Seminary Bulletin, The Presbyterian Outlook, Asia Journal of Theology, Christianity Today, Expository Studies, Irish Biblical Studies, Novem Momentum, Theology Review and Temelios. Bailey is an author and lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies. Beginning with Jesus’ birth, Ken Bailey leads you on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus. Ken Bailey He spent forty years living and teaching New Testament in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus, still holding the title of research professor (emeritus) of Middle Eastern New Testament studies at the Ecumenical Institute (Tantur), Jerusalem.

• Provides an excellent resource for New Testament students interested in the Gospels
• Features a wealth of cultural information related to ancient Middle Eastern peasant society
• Offers insight into the Gospels from a Middle Eastern perspective
• Highlights the key events and teachings in the earthly ministry of Jesus
• Counteracts modern and Western impositions upon the Bible