teachings

Argues that Jesus' teaching concerning the kingdom of God is replete with Christian perspectives on human nature and salvation, and that his insights into original sin and grace are closer to core Christianity than Judaism.

Peter and Andrew, fishermen by trade, drop their nets and follow Jesus. What was it like to follow a stranger who spoke parables and healed paralytics? Crackling with surprises, warmth and humor, Fish-eyes tells stories you know-- as you've never seen them before. In modern settings, the Gospels unfold with timeless meaning-- and healthy doses of humor.

In the Days of Jesus fills a need for college classes and adult readers who have not yet been introduced to modern biblical scholarship, but who have limited time at their disposal to learn to read the gospels in their historical context. Written in easy, fluent style, the book tells the story of the Jewish context for the life of Jesus and for the community's accounts of him.

Presents the Buddha's teachings through translated texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada as well as a bibliography and glossary.

Studies how Jesus is portrayed in the Gospels and attempts to describe the kind of person Jesus was and how he would have affected the lives of those around him.

A historical account of the teachings of Jesus, presenting a translation of Bible verses that the author has determined are original with Jesus, interspersed with images that depict Jesus' program of social reform.

Chronicles the life of the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on his spiritual and ethical teachings, and exploring the events and people that shaped his life and beliefs.