Jon Valset

Searching for the Truth in the New Testament: Revised and Expanded Edition Jon Valset

Publisher Marketing: You may think you know the Bible, but chances are you are not as knowledgeable as you believe. For example, ever hear statements such as these? Jesus was crucified at 9 a.m. but was only condemned at noon! He didn't carry the cross; Simon from Cyrene did. Jesus died hanging on a tree. Then corpses left their tombs and walked to the city in plain view of everyone. Virgin Mary was not present at the crucifixion. After Resurrection, he sometimes appeared in a different body. Some Apostles wanted positions of prestige in the kingdom of God. Many of the authors of the New Testament never actually saw Jesus preach. Paul created a new religion, deliberately ignoring many of Jesus' teachings. If you are like most people, the above is new to you and that is why this book was written. With so many easily misinterpreted or overlooked passages in the New Testament, the author digs through the maze of seemingly irrelevant and contradictory narratives and assertions to present clear and novel assessments of the texts, free of preconceived ideas and theological goals. Each passage is carefully examined from different perspectives; every topic is supplemented with insightful commentary; all conclusions are worked out in a meticulous, rational and easy to follow manner. And since all relevant quotations are transcribed in sufficient detail, you don t even have to refer to your own Bible. This book offers a well-researched, thought-provoking, thorough and objective analysis of not only Jesus life and deeds, but also issues concerning the birth, evolution, and expansion of Christianity. It delves as well in other areas of religious significance and noteworthy aspects of the history of ancient Middle East. Although many findings challenge the beliefs generally held by churchgoers, it is a scholarly recognized reality that faith, truth, and the writings of the New Testament do not always go hand in hand. Read Searching for the Truth in the New Testament and see for yourself. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2014 (EAN 9781450289306, Hardcover)