Princeton Readings in Religions

The Historical Jesus in Context
Edited by Amy-Jill Levine, Dale C. Allison Jr., John Dominic Crossan

Placing the gospel narratives in their full literary, social, and archaeological context, this collection includes translations and descriptions of texts that shed light on the Jesus of history. It demonstrates that only by knowing the world in which Jesus lived and taught can we fully understand him, his message, and the spread of the Gospel.