The Jesus of History

by R. Glover

In August of 1916 Glover wrote in the preface to The Jesus of "This book has grown out of lectures upon the historical Jesus given in a good many cities of India during the winter 1915-16. Recast and developed, the lectures were taken down in shorthand in Calcutta; they were revised in Madras; and most of them were wholly re-written, where and when in six following months leisure was available, in places so far apart as Colombo, Maymyo, Rangoon, Kodaikanal, Simla, and Poona. The reader will not expect a heavy apparatus of references to books which were generally out of reach." Glover "The aim of the book, as of the lectures, is, after all, not to achieve a final presentment of the historical Jesus, but to suggest lines of study that will deepen our interest in him and our love of him."

Genres: Christian, History

172 pages, Paperback

Published January 11, 2007

Reviews

[Bernice Puleng Mosala · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know I shouldn't be should be shocked by the relevance of a book written in 1917 since it is based on the Bible. Palpable in its understanding of Christ and hugely successful in its lively painting of the Messiah, not only did this book allow me to fall deeper in love with God but it also gave me a few tips on how to be a better writer.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this work. It begins with a study of the individual Jesus as a simple carpenter and his passion for nature. His salt of the Earth ways are extracted from historical accounts and Biblical scripture. In the beginning we get to know this man through the eyes of a citizen of the first century. Eventually it builds up into the psychology of a man still bowed down to today. The author's style is respective and reverent. I believe he handles the subject with great sanctity. As I read through this, I am reminded of many moments I have experienced in Bible study with theologians who have knowledge far superior over what I, myself could possibly know. This book answers many questions on the history of the times, how the advancement of Christianity could take on such an unfathomable abundance at lightening speed, and it tackles the horrendous difference between Christianity and all other religions. I found myself wishing so many others could read it who insist that all religions are the same and there is nothing extraordinary about the man from Galilee. I was moved by the description of being immersed in Christianity and how this author acknowledges that a person can never understand the extraordinary beauty of it unless they find themselves within it.

[rosie sanden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought-Full

Glover, like .c.s.Lewis, proceeds carefully, builds his case for the amazing life of a man named Jesus and His incredible impact on both the individual as well as humanity as a whole.
By doing so, he brings the careful reader to a richer understanding of Jesus and the faith founded upon Him.