The Gospel According to Jesus

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Gospel According to Jesus
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stephen A Mitchell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 205,Width 140
Category/GenreChristianity
Biblical studies
ISBN/Barcode 9780060923211
ClassificationsDewey:226.1
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperPerennial
Publication Date 1 January 1994
Publication Country United States

Description

Featuring a new translation of what the author refers to as "the essential gospel", this study examines the real man behind the New Testament's image of Jesus. It retains only the authentic sayings of Jesus, eliminating passages which were added by the early Christian church. What is left is a provocative portrait of Jesus as a real person and a great spiritual teacher. The text is preceded by a long meditation on Jesus's life and teachings, and is followed by the author's detailed commentary.

Author Biography

Stephen Mitchell's many books include the bestselling Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh, and The Second Book of the Tao, as well as The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, The Gospel According to Jesus, Bhagavad Gita, The Book of Job, and Meetings with the Archangel.