The Changing Faces of Jesus

Nov 19, 2024 1:34 AM

Author:Geza Vermes

During his life Jesus did not view himself as divine, nor did his disciples. In THE CHANGING FACES OF JESUS the great scholar Vermes works back through successively earlier accounts of the life of Christ to finally reveal the true, historical figureof Jesus hidden beneath the Gospels: a Palestinian charismatic convinced he had an essential role to play in bringing about the kingdom of God.

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A warm, inspiring and, above all, practical book

—— Pride Magazine

It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings.

—— His Holiness the Dalai Lama

This important guidebook shows in detail and with great humour and insight the way to practise the Buddha's universal teachings here in the West. Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher.

—— Thich Nhat Hanh

Jack Kornfield is a remarkable and thoughtful teacher.

—— Sogyal Rinpoche

A fascinating analysis of urge to believe

—— Scotland on Sunday

Just when I think he can't go any deeper, he does. With How to Know God, Deepak Chopra makes it clear: we have in our midst a spiritual genius.

—— Marianne Williamson, Author of Return to Love and Enchanted Love

The ultimate how-to book! Brilliant!

—— Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Author of Love & Survival

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