"Time and time again in this innovative book we are taken to the Gospels themselves to see how the narratives shape our understanding of Jesus. It is the breadth of the testimony of these narratives that makes this book sparkle."  
\--__Scot McKnight__, North Park University  
  
"The recipe for this book is brilliantly simple: get to know Jesus through those who knew him. Seek out both friends and enemies. Interview family and foreigners, disciples and detractors, men and women. Confer not only with secret allies but also with public opponents, with loyalists as well as traitors. Find out what drew each group toward Jesus or scared them away. Into this mix stir what modern scholars are saying about the impressions Jesus left on the Romans and Jews of his day and about the most responsible ways to read the Gospels. Simmer. Season with clear prose. Serve. Jesus among Friends and Enemies is a great read, a rich introduction to Jesus and his world, and a fresh addition to the often-bland menu of Jesus studies."  
\--__Bruce Fisk__, Westmont College  
  
"An outstanding teaching resource. Though Jesus and the New Testament Gospels are the primary focus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, non-Christian discussions of Jesus, writings associated with apocalyptic Judaism, and noncanonical Gospel traditions are also addressed, providing readers with a rich store of comparative data."  
\--__Jennifer Knust__, Boston University  
  
"This book covers it all, providing clear and robust historical and literary examinations of Jesus from our knowledge of John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Judas Iscariot, and more. This book will inspire classes."  
\--__April DeConick__, Rice University; author, Holy Misogyny: Why the Sex and Gender Conflicts in the Early Church Still Matter   
"The essays in this volume bring a fresh approach to the question, Who was Jesus? by combining the best elements of historical research and narrative criticism. The content of the discussion will be of interest to scholars, while the accessible presentation will make this book a valuable resource for students."  
\--__Tom Thatcher__, Cincinnati Christian University

__Chris Keith__ (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament and early Christianity and director of the Centre for the Social-Scientific Study of the Bible at St. Mary's University, Twickenham. He was a 2010 recipient of the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise for his book The Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus and was named a 2012 Society of Biblical Literature Regional Scholar. __Larry W. Hurtado__ (1943-2019; PhD, Case Western Reserve University) served as professor of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh. An internationally respected New Testament scholar, he was an expert on the Gospels, the apostle Paul, early christology, the Jewish background of the New Testament, and New Testament textual criticism.

This engaging text offers a fresh alternative to standard introductions to Jesus. Combining literary and sociohistorical approaches and offering a tightly integrated treatment, a team of highly respected scholars examines how Jesus's friends and enemies respond to him in the Gospel narratives. It is the first book to introduce readers to the rich portraits of Jesus in the Gospels by surveying the characters who surround him in those texts--from John the Baptist, the disciples, and the family of Jesus to Satan, Pontius Pilate, and Judas Iscariot (among others). Contributors include Richard J. Bauckham, Warren Carter, and Edith M. Humphrey.

This unique textbook surveys the characters in the Gospel narratives to offer a fresh alternative to standard introductions to Jesus.

__Contents__   
Introduction: Jesus outside and inside the New Testament Chris Keith __Part 1: The Friends of Jesus__ 1. God and Angels Edith M. Humphrey 2. John the Baptist Michael F. Bird 3. The Disciples Warren Carter 4. The Family of Jesus Richard J. Bauckham 5. Other Friends of Jesus: Mary Magdalene, the Bethany Family, and the Beloved Disciple Dieter T. Roth 6. Secret Disciples: Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea David M. Allen __Part 2: The Enemies of Jesus__ 7. Satan and Demons Loren T. Stuckenbruck 8. The Jewish Leaders Anthony Le Donne 9. Political Authorities: The Herods, Caiaphas, and Pontius Pilate Helen K. Bond   
10. Judas Iscariot: The Betrayer of Jesus Holly J. Carey Conclusion: Seeking the Historical Jesus among Friends and Enemies Chris Keith with Larry W. Hurtado Indexes

Jesus among Friends and Enemies \[eBook\] offers a scholarly examination of Gospel narratives, exploring responses to Jesus from friends and foes. Ideal for students and scholars.

\["For those seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus' life", "Reveals complex relationships in the Gospel narratives", "You will gain fresh insights into Jesus and his world"\]

This eBook explores how Jesus is perceived by his friends and foes.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Illustrations

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contributors

Abbreviations

Introduction

Part 1: The Friends of Jesus

1 God and Angels

2 John the Baptist

3 The Disciples

4 The Family of Jesus

5 Other Friends of Jesus

6 Secret Disciples

Part 2: The Enemies of Jesus

7 Satan and Demons

8 The Jewish Leaders

9 Political Authorities

10 Judas Iscariot

Conclusion

Bibliography

Ancient Sources Index

Author Index

Subject Index

Notes

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