David Fiensy è uno studioso specializzato nel Nuovo Testamento e nell'ebraismo del Secondo Tempio. La sua ricerca approfondisce queste aree, informando il suo approccio accademico agli studi biblici. I suoi estesi viaggi e la sua partecipazione a scavi archeologici nel Mediterraneo e in Medio Oriente arricchiscono la sua comprensione del contesto storico e culturale del cristianesimo primitivo.
Exploring the journey of faith, this book delves into the adventures of life as experienced through the lens of Paul's spirituality. Drawing from his extensive background as a teacher and pastor, Fiensy highlights Paul's autobiographical insights in his letters to the Galatians and Philippians. The narrative emphasizes the balance between joy and suffering, offering an inspiring and accessible perspective on living a Christian life that embraces both the peaks and valleys of existence.
Who was Jesus, really? That question has been debated by academics for the last two centuries, and contributions to this important issue in the history of Christianity are still making an impact on public opinion. Jesus the Galilean takes soundings in the life of the historical Jesus based on four readings from the Gospel of Mark which represent some of the most controversial issues in the current scholarly discussion about the historical Jesus. Using such resources as the background of the New Testament, archaeological studies, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mishnah, and the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, this book explores what can be known about the historical Jesus in the historic Galilee.
The narrative follows John Book, a translator at Graf University Divinity School, who aspires to be a theology professor. His expertise in Syriac becomes crucial when an ancient manuscript emerges, potentially disrupting established Christian beliefs. As he grapples with the manuscript's authenticity, he is haunted by his past and pursued by a mysterious stalker. The story explores universal themes of personal struggle and the quest for truth, making Book's journey relatable despite the unique academic backdrop.