Christian History

Issue 59

Life & Times of Jesus of Nazareth

Originally published in 1998

Christian History magazine was published by Christianity Today from 1982 to 2008.

Articles in this Issue

The Life & Times of Jesus of Nazareth: Did You Know?

Facts, both fascinating and little-known about Jesus and his times.

Walking with Jesus

Putting the issue in context.

Primary Sources

What type of history do the four Evangelists tell, and what does it reveal about Jesus?

Crisis in the Middle East

Ethnic and religious tensions ran high in Jesus’ day too.

The Place of Prayer

What exactly took place in a synagogue service?

The Life & Times of Jesus of Nazareth: Christian History Map – Getting Physical

The geography that shaped the world—and world-view—of first-century Jews

On the Road

The inns and outs of travel in first-century Palestine.

What Happened to Jesus’ ‘Brothers’?

The post-Gospel lives of the disciples.

Fishers of Fish

The maritime life of Jesus’ headquarters in Galilee

Mistrial of the Millennium

How those in power bent the rules to ensure the outcome.

The Scandal of the Grave

Jesus’ humiliation didn’t end at the cross.

The Life & Times of Jesus of Nazareth: Galilean Rabbi or Universal Lord?

Despite earlier failings, the quest for the historical Jesus still matters. Our interview with N.T. Wright.

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