Understanding Jesus

By Joe Amaral

Deal Ends: Mon 18th May

An exploration of Christ's life and teachings set in the context of the customs and traditions of First Century Jewish life.Modern-day Christians often bring their own presuppositions and assumptions to the reading of the Bible, not realizing how deeply their understanding of Christ's life and teachings is affected by a 21st-century worldview. In Understanding Jesus, author Joe Amaral delves deep into Jewish history, societal mores, and cultural traditions, closing the gap created by geographical distance and over two thousand years of history. Using a chronological approach to the life of Christ, he guides the reader through significant events such as Jesus' birth, baptism, and crucifixion, pointing out illuminating details that that the Western mind would normally miss.Amaral's premise is that to understand Jesus, we must understand the time and place in which he was born, the background from which he drew his illustrations, and the audience he spoke to. Throughout the book he explores specific terms, places, and events for their significance and shows how they add richness and meaning to the text.In Understanding Jesus, Amaral draws back the curtain on a way of life that existed during the reign of the Caesars, and in doing so, reveals truths about the way we live more than two thousand years later, half a world away."Joe Amaral sheds significant new light on the person and work of the Messiah." —Wayne Hilsden, Senior Pastor, King of Kings Community, Jerusalem"A must read for anyone who is serious about determining the true meaning of Jesus' teachings." —Dr. Dan Bahat, former District Archaeologist of Jerusalem