The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20. It sits on top of both the amazon bestseller lists and the new york times top ten, where it. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwell as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth aslan, reza isbn. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a controversial biography of the historical and religious figure of jesus, written by muslim scholar reza aslan. Reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, according to his online biography, has gotten a boost in sales and popularity from his embarrassing interview with a fox news anchor about his new book, zealot. Reza aslan on zealot, fox news and richard dawkins books. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus the authors portrait of a wouldbe political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic. Praise for reza aslans zealot meticulously researched this book challenges many longheld assumptions about the man whose life and teachings form the foundations of christianity. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus of faith. In the first paragraph of the books introduction, aslan states that the itinerant preacher wandering from village to village clamoring about the end of the world, a band of ragged followers trailing behind, was a common sight in jesuss time so common, in fact, that it had become a kind of caricature among the roman elite.
Religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure. With instaread chapterbychapter summaries, you can get the essence of a book in 30 minutes or less. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, had risen to number one on the new york times bestseller list, i must confess, i was both. Zealot by reza aslan, 9781908906298, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He does for religious history what bertolt brecht did for playwriting. In zealot, reza aslan argues that jesus of nazareth was a man at war, not a man of peace. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot. Zealot audiobook by reza aslan 9780804148740 rakuten kobo. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization no god but god. Zealot, to be as kind as possible, trudges down some very well. Aslan was being interviewed on the occasion of the appearance of his book that places jesus of nazareth at the top of a. Religious scholar reza aslan found that he was much more interested in studying jesus as a human being than as the figure he learned about in church. Then a fox news interview commandeered internet coverage. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus christianity today. Reza aslans zealot arrived with an enormous splash. A human history, is aimed at the analytically minded spiritual seeker, the type who hopes to answer deep questions on the divine with study data and tidbits. Aslan is not the yrst author to consider the case of the historical jesus, but his. The life and times of jesus of nazareth the new york. Aslan synthesizes scripture and scholarship to create an original account.
But i ran into problems from the outset of aslans book. When i saw that reza aslans portrait of jesus, zealot. Reza aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish zealot. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. Listen to zealot the life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan available from rakuten kobo. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan, 20 random house 336 pp. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reprint by reza aslan isbn.
In zealot, aslan gives us a jesus who fights back, and not in the manner of gandhi. The origins, evolution and the future of islam appears on meet the press in washington, d. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan is likely to make the rounds amongst orthodox christians. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog biola.
It is a historical account of the life of jesus and. At one point in his book zealot, reza aslan provides a brief survey of the various jewish preachers, prophets, bandits, and messiahs asl20, p49 whose zeal for god threatened to subvert roman authority in the decades leading up to the war, and jesus of nazareth only merits passing mention there. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a new picture of jesus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has been interviewed on a host of media outlets in the last week. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish. Aslan conducted thorough research not only into the life of jesus, but also into the political and social situation in the middle east during his rise to power and fame, in order to.
Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant jewish preacher. The book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus the atlantic. The origins, evolution, and future of islam and zealot. Reza azlans zealot draws criticism from pastors and professors usa today usa today meet the press pictured. He is also the author of how to win a cosmic more about reza aslan. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god but god. Pastors and professors critique reza aslans portrayal of. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus life and mission. From the internationally bestselling author of no god but god comes a fas. Cnn cowardly attacks reza aslan following epic bill mahercnn takedown duration. While most of our faithful may not actually read the book, many are likely to hear about it via a recent fox network interview with the author and the mounting attention the work is receiving. The networks religion correspondent, lauren green, began by asking why aslan, a muslim, would write a book about jesus. Lauren green, foxs chief religion correspondent, subjected aslan to an inquisition inane and fatuous even by foxs lofty standards of inanity and fatuity, focusing not on zealot itself but on aslans suitability as its author.
Reza aslan was the author granted a priceless publicity gift by fox news in the course of promoting this book. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. Aslan spoke with pbs newshour correspondent ray suarez. An engaging and personal interview on nprs fresh air attracted widespread interest. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ, leading man of the four christian gospels, and jesus of nazareth. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade. In his reply aslan perhaps overstated his scholarly. In jesus world, zealot referred to those jews who adhered to a widely accepted biblical doctrine called zeal. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for. Because so many hundreds of books of this type have been published, aslans book would most likely not have received significant attention at all, except for two factors.
Id really recommend this to christians and non christians alike. We read every chapter and summarize it in one or two paragraphs so you can get the information contained in the book at a faster rate. Bret hartmanthe washington post, the washington post getty images. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ, leading. In zealot, reza aslan doesnt just synthesize research and reimagine a lost world, though he does those things very well.
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