Synopses & Reviews
In contrast to the perspective taken in many popular books on the historical Jesus, the Christian tradition does not offer a boring, safe Jesus who can be studied from a distance and needs only to be placed in his historical context. Instead, William Placher argues that Jesus is one who radically challenges the way we understand the world and how we live our lives.
Synopsis
Focusing on incarnation, ministry, cross, and resurrection, Placher links Jesus' saving work to the history of Israel and the life of the church, to contemporary ethical issues--homosexuality; criminal justice and prisons; and war and violence--and draws lessons we can learn from Jesus' life.
About the Author
William C. Placher was Charles D. and Elizabeth S. LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the author or editor of a number of books including A History of Christian Theology, Jesus the Savior, and Essentials of Christian Theology, all published by WJK.