| Looking for Jesus Contributor(s): Owens, Virginia Stem (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664258190 ISBN-13: 9780664258191 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: This stunningly fresh and original volume explores the person and work of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a wide variety of people who encountered him face-to-face during his lifetime. With each scenario we see Jesus' character take shape as the biblical personalities come to life. This remarkable book also explores how these encounters connect with our own hopes and longings about Jesus and what he will -- or won't -- do in our lives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 98039671 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.52" W x 8.25" (0.81 lbs) 261 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This stunningly fresh and original volume explores the person and work of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a wide variety of people who encountered him face-to-face during his lifetime. Reflecting on thirty Gospel stories, Virginia Owens suggests how certain characters--such as Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan woman, Zacchaeus, and Nicodemus--dealt with Jesus. With her retelling of each scenario we see Jesus' character take shape as the biblical personalities come to life. Indeed, Owens finds that how Jesus acts, particularly in relation to other people, reveals as much about him as his teachings. |
Contributor Bio(s): Owens, Virginia Stem: - Virginia Stem Owens has written sixteen books and numerous articles and reviews. She is member of the editorial board of Books and Culture. |