1. Everybody Likes Jesus
2. Revolutionary or Pacifist?
3. Angry or Loving?
4. Environmentalist or Earth Scorcher?
5. Legalist or Grace Filled?
6. Hellfire Preacher or Gentle Shepherd?
7. Antifamily or Family Friendly?
8. Racist or Inclusivist?
9. Sexist or Egalitarian?
10. Was Jesus Anti-Semitic?
11. Failed Prophet or Victorious King?
12. Decaying Corpse or Resurrected Lord?
Discussion Questions
Notes
Scripture Index
Mark Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary San Diego. He is the author of several books including How to Read the Bible in Changing Times and commentaries on Mark?s Gospel in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series and Expositors Bible Commentary. He is also associate editor for the NIV Study Bible.
"Strauss tackles these issues with honesty, humility, and
occasional humor. He provides a wealth of political, cultural, and
historical background information that clarifies the meaning of
Jesus' words and deeds. He addresses the tough questions that
arise, drawing implications for Christians today. . . . Jesus
Behaving Badly offers insightful information for seekers, new
Christians, and longtime believers."
*Daniel Johnson, CBA Retailers+Resources, November 2015*
"The author crafts chapters with an eye toward orthodoxy, posing
questions first in a negative, then a positive light. His
underlying agenda is made plain: 'Knowing about Jesus is one thing;
knowing him is something else.' . . . In a day and time when many
people are trying to get a handle on life, Jesus Behaving Badly
provides a clear, thoughtful and engaging forum to begin framing a
new or renewed relationship with the Word made Flesh. This book is
a treasure."
*Thomas W. Blair, The Presbyterian Outlook, March 17, 2016*
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