The Philosopher and the Gospels: Jesus Through the Lens of Philosophy

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The teachings of Jesus Christ, as presented in the Bible, are familiar to millions around the world. But do we really understand what he said and did? Keith Ward argues that the Gospels as passed down to us by centuries of Church teaching can seem an over-literal and spiritually superficial interpretation - good stories with nice morals attached, or clear instructions that need little thought to understand and put into practice.

Keith Ward is a fellow of the British Academy and Professional Research Fellow at Heythrop College, London. He was formerly Professor of Religion at King's College, London, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and a member of the Council of the Royal Institute of Philosophy. He is also a well-known broadcaster and author of over twenty books, including More than Matter? and Is Religion Irrational?

The overwhelming message is a joyful and liberating one and, if it does nothing else, it makes the reader look at the all too familiar with fresh eyes. -- Nicholas Lowton * The NEWspaper Spring 2012 * In the Gospels there is a breadth of thinking and use of language which is symbolic rather than literal (as many have come to believe). There is much here to ponder in one's heart. -- Winifred Smart * The Lance *