v. 1. 1900-1950.
Walter P. Weaver is Emeritus Professor of Religion at Florida Southern College and former Chair of the Humanities Division and Department of Religion and Philosophy, and Pendergrass Professor of Religion. He is co-editor of the Faith and Scholarship Colloquies series published by Trinity Press.
."..beautifully written with clear, interesting prose...This is a
must-read for anyone interested in the quest for the historical
Jesus, a truly unique contribution." Stephen J.--Sanford Lakoff
"Religious Studies Review "
"Although it has been pronounced dead on many occasions, the quest
to discover who Jesus was and how this relates to who Jesus is is
still alive. This collection provides the good news that Christians
are not searching alone." George M. Smiga, The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, Vol. 63, 2001--Sanford Lakoff "Catholic Biblical
Quarterly "
"Recommended for any library supporting history of religions,
theology, or New Testament studies." P. K. Moser, Loyola University
of Chicago, reviewing for Choice, December 1999--Sanford Lakoff
"CHOICE "
"The book needs to be in the hands of anyone studying the figure of
Jesus, and could usefully be dipped into by anyone who s even
vaguely interested in the history of the Quest, or in New Testament
study in the twentieth century...Weaver is to be congratulated for
what he has achieved here." Clive Marsh, Lincoln Theological
Institute, as printed in Modern Believing, January 2001--Sanford
Lakoff
"Those seeking answers to questions as they relate to the Christ
and daily living and dying will find this an invaluable resource as
keys to learning and the application of the Gospel to real life
situations. This book belongs in every Christian's library."
Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, December 25,
1999--Sanford Lakoff "Professional Counselor "
"Weaver writes in an almost colloquial style with many nice turns
of phrase. It is an excellent survey and summary, and will be
easily understood by the non-specialist as well...what it does do
is ably continue what Schweitzer began." Charles W.--Sanford Lakoff
"Review of Biblical Literature "
"This is the most thorough account of how the historical Jesus was
discovered, shaped, reshaped, discussed, and rediscussed during the
first half of the 20th century..." International Review of Biblical
Studies, vol. 46:1999/2000--Sanford Lakoff
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