This is the paperback edition of a book which has been published in the UK under a different title from its US counterpart. The American publication, entitled Jesus as a Figure of History, was reviewed in issue 26.2 of Themelios by Kent Brower, and since there is no difference between the text of the American edition and that of the British edition I will simply recommend to the interested reader that he or she should read Kent’s review. I would only add my own commendation of this book as an excellent, accessible introduction to the most recent ‘Life of Jesus research’ and a warning not to be misled by the differing titles. Good as this book is, you really don’t need two copies!

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