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In the Footsteps of Jesus, 2nd Edition

A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity

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$30.00 US
7.4"W x 9.2"H x 0.92"D   | 36 oz | 14 per carton
On sale Oct 24, 2017 | 368 Pages | 9781426219139

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In this revised and updated biography of Jesus of Nazareth, best-selling author Jean-Pierre Isbouts examines the man behind the legend by marrying biblical accounts with archaeological and historical documentation in a compelling and comprehensive reference.

A pivotal era of history comes to life in this fascinating biography of Jesus of Nazareth. The scrupulous account of Jesus' life spans his birth in Bethlehem to his trial and death in Jerusalem along with an emphasis on the characters and events that shaped his journey and his enduring legacy. This revised and updated edition features new images from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the latest information from the groundbreaking work to expose the original surface of Jesus' tomb. Renowned religious historian and best-selling author Jean-Pierre Isbouts combines the latest historical and archaeological discoveries with enthralling storytelling to illustrate what is known and speculated about Jesus' youth, life, and work. This expert text is presented in an enjoyable, reader-friendly format sure to inspire both newcomers to biblical history as well as the devoted.
JEAN-PIERRE ISBOUTS is a best-selling author, historian, and award-winning director of documentary and feature films. A humanities scholar and professor at Fielding Graduate University of Santa Barbara, CA, he has published widely on subjects in art, history, and archaeology, and directed films for Disney, ABC, Hallmark, History Channel, and other studios and networks. He has also produced a broad repertoire of classical music with ensembles in New York, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.

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In this revised and updated biography of Jesus of Nazareth, best-selling author Jean-Pierre Isbouts examines the man behind the legend by marrying biblical accounts with archaeological and historical documentation in a compelling and comprehensive reference.

A pivotal era of history comes to life in this fascinating biography of Jesus of Nazareth. The scrupulous account of Jesus' life spans his birth in Bethlehem to his trial and death in Jerusalem along with an emphasis on the characters and events that shaped his journey and his enduring legacy. This revised and updated edition features new images from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the latest information from the groundbreaking work to expose the original surface of Jesus' tomb. Renowned religious historian and best-selling author Jean-Pierre Isbouts combines the latest historical and archaeological discoveries with enthralling storytelling to illustrate what is known and speculated about Jesus' youth, life, and work. This expert text is presented in an enjoyable, reader-friendly format sure to inspire both newcomers to biblical history as well as the devoted.

Author

JEAN-PIERRE ISBOUTS is a best-selling author, historian, and award-winning director of documentary and feature films. A humanities scholar and professor at Fielding Graduate University of Santa Barbara, CA, he has published widely on subjects in art, history, and archaeology, and directed films for Disney, ABC, Hallmark, History Channel, and other studios and networks. He has also produced a broad repertoire of classical music with ensembles in New York, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.

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