Synopses & Reviews
In response to recent books that claim to reveal "the real Jesus," Burton Throckmorton Jr. discusses the significance of Jesus Christ. He offers an understanding of the identity of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels and constructs an account of recent trends in New Testament studies.
About the Author
Burton H. Throckmorton Jr. is Hayes Professor Emeritus of New Testament Language and Literature at Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and in the United Church of Christ. Throckmorton is a member of the Inclusive Language Lectionary Committee and is the author of numerous articles in the field of New Testament studies.