Bruce D. Chilton Knihy

Focusing on recent developments in Life of Jesus research, this volume provides critical assessments that cater to both graduate students and seasoned scholars. It highlights contemporary scholarship, offering a comprehensive bibliography and in-depth discussions on relevant issues in the field. This resource serves as a valuable introduction and reference point, bridging the gap between emerging insights and established academic discourse.

Bruce Chilton, a prominent scholar of early Christianity, holds the position of Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College, where he also acts as Chaplain and Executive Director of the Institute of Advanced Theology. His extensive body of work includes several influential books, such as "The Temple of Jesus," contributing significantly to the understanding of early Christian thought and its historical context.

Paul Bruce was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. His top secret mission was to execute IRA suspects in cold blood. Bruce and his SAS comrades shot down one terrified victim after another, leaving their bodies to be buried in deep, unmarked woodland graves. In this historic book, the author reveals where his victims lie secretly buried as well as chronicling the mental breakdown of crack SAS troops ordered to carry out the dirtiest job in a secret war.

The book offers a systematic exploration of the classical theologies of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, presented by three prominent scholars. It delves into the authoritative texts of each faith while comparing and contrasting their doctrines, practices, and beliefs. The focus is on how these religions address shared issues, providing a comprehensive understanding of their unique and overlapping theological perspectives.

The book explores the intricate relationship between Christianity and Judaism, highlighting their similarities while emphasizing the crucial differences that often go unnoticed in contemporary discussions of religious tolerance. It argues that acknowledging these distinctions is essential for fostering meaningful dialogue between the two faiths, rather than allowing good intentions to obscure underlying theological disparities.

Exploring the concept of God, the authors delve into how both Judaism and Christianity perceive divine encounters in the present. They highlight the shared belief that humanity reflects God's image, emphasizing that seeing God is possible through one another. While both traditions recognize the significance of incarnation, they diverge in understanding its realization. This examination invites readers to reflect on the profound connections and distinctions between the two faiths regarding the divine presence in the world.

The authors challenge the conventional view that early Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism developed separately, proposing instead that these two traditions intersected and influenced each other during the first four centuries of the Common Era. By examining their intertwined histories, Chilton and Neusner provide a fresh perspective on Western religious history, suggesting that the relationship between these faiths was more dynamic and reciprocal than previously thought.