Featuring a new translation of what the author refers to as "the essential gospel", this study examines the real man behind the New Testament's image of Jesus. It retains only the authentic sayings of Jesus, eliminating passages which were added by the early Christian Church.
Featuring a new translation of what the author refers to as "the essential gospel", this study examines the real man behind the New Testament's image of Jesus. It retains only the authentic sayings of Jesus, eliminating passages which were added by the early Christian Church.
From Stephen Mitchell comes an interpretation of the Gospels that peels away the distortions regarding the character and teachings of Jesus that have accumulated over time
This translation of the life and teachings of Jesus creates an image of not only a great spiritual teacher, but of a real person. Eminent author and translator Stephen Mitchell's approach to the Gospels has been widely praised for its depth, clarity, and radiance. This is a stunning work for believers and non-believers alike.
Stephen Mitchell's many books include the bestselling Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh, and The Second Book of the Tao, as well as The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, The Gospel According to Jesus, Bhagavad Gita, The Book of Job, and Meetings with the Archangel.
A dazzling presentation of the life and teachings of Jesus by the eminent scholar and translator Stephen Mitchell.
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