The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audible audiobook unabridged reza aslan author, narrator, random house audio publisher 4. Jo thornely has been writing opinion pieces, articles and recaps for over ten years, featuring in and on marie claire. Reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, according to his online biography, has gotten a boost in sales and popularity from his embarrassing interview with a fox news anchor about his new book, zealot. Feb 26, 2019 based on the popular australian podcast zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth the gnostic gospels of jesus. Salon this toughminded, deeply political book does full justice to the real jesus, and honors him in the process. I dont feel one or two stars is a fair rating of what you can expect. Yet alsan has placed a book on the table that has popularised minimalistic critical new testament scholarship, making it accessible to john and jane dow. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audiobook, by reza aslan.
This book will either satisfy your curiosity, or pique it further, leaving you craving more indepth books on each disturbing group. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audio download. Cancel anytime during your free trial, no strings attached. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant jewish preacher walked across the galilee, gathering followers to establish. His book, zealot, considers jesus in the context of the time and place he lived in. Listen to zealot the life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan available from rakuten kobo. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus of. Jul 28, 20 zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus of nazareths life and mission. I throughly enjoyed listening to reza aslan narrate his book, zealot. First presbyterian church of arlington heights 20,368 views 1. Zealot by reza aslan, read by reza aslan by prh audio free. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has come to dominate every book sales index in america, and his fifteen foxminutes of fame have been viewed by millions. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus life and mission. Aslan points out very early in the audiobook that every gospel account about jesus was written after the jewish revolt against rome in 66 c.
At one point in his book zealot, reza aslan provides a brief survey of the various jewish preachers, prophets, bandits, and messiahs asl20, p49 whose zeal for god threatened to subvert roman authority in the decades leading up to the war, and jesus of nazareth only merits passing mention there. This toughminded, deeply political book does full justice to the real jesus, and. As a modern jew, this book sheds so much light onto the man we. Perhaps the best aspect of this audiobook is the wit with which the author who read it herself tells the stories. Zealot ebook by reza aslan 9780679603535 rakuten kobo. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audiobook by reza aslan. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan. Zealot by reza aslan, read by reza aslan by prh audio.
When i saw that reza aslans portrait of jesus, zealot. Zealot the life and times of jesus of nazareth audiobook by reza aslan. The life and times of jesus of nazareth as are his scholarly and journalistic chops. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audio book. Stream zealot by reza aslan, read by reza aslan by prh audio from desktop or your mobile device. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. In his book, zealot, resa aslan provides a valuable and compelling historical framework for approaching these topics, but ends up using it to say more about the development of early christianity than about jesus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. New york times bestseller the bestselling author of zealot and host of believer explores humanitys quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of god. Aslan synthesizes scripture and scholarship to create an original account.
Thornely is a great story teller and a gallows humor master. Fundamental zealotry, book of zealot, fundamentalist zealotry, brand zealotry, fundamentalist zealotry, definition of zealotry tweet. Aslans literary talent is as essential to the effect of zealot as are his scholarly and journalistic chops. The book covers several cults in depth and the author really humanizes many of the characters so you can get into the minds of the followers and even the leaders. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audio book by reza aslan.
Yet i do have my reservations about this book, though i admit im no biblical scholar. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. A vivid, persuasive portrait of the world and societies in which jesus lived and the role he most likely played in both. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audio book by. But those familiar with the harvard graduate and former christians work say zealot is rehashed scholarship that. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, had risen to number one on the new york times bestseller list, i must confess, i was both. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus of nazareths life and mission. Zealot by reza aslan audiobook try our site with free audio books. In zealot, reza aslan replaced the staid, wellworn portrayal of jesus of. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audiobook written by reza aslan.
Zealot audiobook by reza aslan 9780804148740 rakuten kobo. Zealot is an admirable work, well researched and delivered in a breezy, irreverent style that i enjoyed. The life and times of jesus of nazareth audiobook by. I listened to the audiobook version and i would highly recommend it. Get ebooks zealot on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Aslan argues that jesus was a political, rebellious and eschatological end times jew whose proclamation. The author narrates her own book and it is just so funny and such a joy. Written by reza aslan, audiobook narrated by reza aslan. Zealot, to be as kind as possible, trudges down some very well. Id really recommend this to christians and non christians alike. Sales for this scholarly book have broken every record in the category of religious studies. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Aslans literary talent is as essential to the effect of zealot. The book is written in short chapters bringing over time and again the point that jesus was a roman insurrectionist who was crucified by the roman authorities. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Aug 02, 20 the rest of the book is devoted to fleshing out this portrait and explaining how and why paul and other early christians transformed jesus from a man at war into a man of peace. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening to the. Thinking about the history of jesus requires thinking historically about the era in which he lived and the circumstances surrounding the early stories written about him. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. The result is a thoughtprovoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fastpaced novel. Get any 2 books, plus a bonus vip book in your free trial.
The rest of the book is devoted to fleshing out this portrait and explaining how and why paul and other early christians transformed jesus from a man at war into a man of peace. Alex lang on islamic reformation, october 11, 2018 duration. From the internationally bestselling author of no god but god comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges. The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20. For aslan jesus was a zealot though he makes it clear that he was not from the later jewish zealot party his zeal for his people and his political awareness made him a threat to the roman government. The new yorker fascinatingly and convincingly drawn. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot.
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