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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. 1980 edition.  johndhorton | Sep 24, 2008 |  Edersheim, Alfred, The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990, 1883). [10295] "The most important general work on the life of Christ in our language." -- Wilbur M. Smith "From his prodigious study he produced an unrivaled picture of the life of Christ and of the whole Jewish background -- not merely of the archaeological details, but of the essential characteristics of Jewish thought and feeling. It is today the most extensively used life of Christ in the English language." -- Publisher's Annotation The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, by Alfred Edersheim http://www.ccel.org/e/edersheim/lifetimes/ (  ) lettermen | Dec 2, 2007 | This is Edersheim's magnum opus, the product of immense learning, extensive study and research. He applied critical and impartial historical study to the history of the Jews. His deep knowledge of their history, culture, and rabbinical traditions and writings helps bring the Biblical text to life with vivid contextual clarity. He stated that all his previous studies and writings had been purposed to furnish the necessary background to produce; The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah. This means he spent some twenty years of research and study followed by seven years spent writing this “Classic” on the Life of Christ. ( ) cogman | Nov 5, 2006 | This is Edersheim's magnum opus, the product of immense learning, extensive study and research. He applied critical and impartial historical study to the history of the Jews. His deep knowledge of their history, culture, and rabbinical traditions and writings helps bring the Biblical text to life with vivid contextual clarity. He stated that all his previous studies and writings had been purposed to furnish the necessary background to produce; The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah. This means he spent some twenty years of research and study followed by seven years spent writing this “Classic” on the Life of Christ. ( ) cogman | Nov 5, 2006 | What little I have read of this book, I am not a big fan. Edersheim uses Jewish sources that are far outdated and bases his exegesis and theology off some of these. I have heard and read from many that this work has become extremely outdated. However, of course, you can still learn from him and some of the information is still very good...he should not be discredited. (  ) lmathews | Jun 3, 2006 |  no reviews | add a review
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Edersheim divides his work into five sections, or books:
• Book 1ÂThe Preparation for the Gospel
Introductory historical, religious, political, and cultural material based on the author's extensive knowledge of Jewish lore and customs.
• Book 2ÂFrom Bethlehem to Jordan
The background of Herod and his reign, St. John the Baptist and his message, and the birth and baptism of Jesus.
• Book 3ÂFrom Jordan to the Mount of Transfiguration
Thirty-seven chapters explore the miracles and teachings of Jesus' early ministry.
• Book 4ÂThe Descent into the Valley of Humiliation
A history of the latter part of Jesus' ministry from the Transfiguration to the journey to Jerusalem.
• Book 5ÂThe Cross and the Crown
A chronicle of each day of Passion Week, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.
• Appendices
Valuable background material on Jewish history, tradition, and law.
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