It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwell as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog. Zealot, to be as kind as possible, trudges down some very well. Listen to zealot the life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan available from rakuten kobo.
In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a controversial biography of the historical and religious figure of jesus, written by muslim scholar reza aslan. Bret hartmanthe washington post, the washington post getty images. Zealot by reza aslan, 9781908906298, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish zealot. He does for religious history what bertolt brecht did for playwriting. Reza aslans zealot arrived with an enormous splash.
We read every chapter and summarize it in one or two paragraphs so you can get the information contained in the book at a faster rate. In zealot, reza aslan argues that jesus of nazareth was a man at war, not a man of peace. But i ran into problems from the outset of aslans book. Aslan rips jesus out of all the contexts we thought he belonged in and holds him forth as someone entirely new. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus christianity today. Aslan was being interviewed on the occasion of the appearance of his book that places jesus of nazareth at the top of a. The book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus the atlantic. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reprint by reza aslan isbn. Religious scholar reza aslan found that he was much more interested in studying jesus as a human being than as the figure he learned about in church. Pastors and professors critique reza aslans portrayal of. In his reply aslan perhaps overstated his scholarly.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The life and times of jesus of nazareth aslan, reza isbn. Id really recommend this to christians and non christians alike. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan, 20 random house 336 pp. Reza aslan on zealot, fox news and richard dawkins books. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization no god but god. Reza azlans zealot draws criticism from pastors and professors usa today usa today meet the press pictured. Praise for reza aslans zealot meticulously researched this book challenges many longheld assumptions about the man whose life and teachings form the foundations of christianity. In jesus world, zealot referred to those jews who adhered to a widely accepted biblical doctrine called zeal. The book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
I throughly enjoyed listening to reza aslan narrate his book, zealot. He is also the author of how to win a cosmic more about reza aslan. The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20. But those familiar with the harvard graduate and former christians work say zealot is rehashed scholarship that. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus life and mission. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, had risen to number one on the new york times bestseller list, i must confess, i was both.
The origins, evolution and the future of islam appears on meet the press in washington, d. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus the authors portrait of a wouldbe political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic. Reza aslan was the author granted a priceless publicity gift by fox news in the course of promoting this book. Cnn cowardly attacks reza aslan following epic bill mahercnn takedown duration. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus of faith. In the first paragraph of the books introduction, aslan states that the itinerant preacher wandering from village to village clamoring about the end of the world, a band of ragged followers trailing behind, was a common sight in jesuss time so common, in fact, that it had become a kind of caricature among the roman elite. Lauren green, foxs chief religion correspondent, subjected aslan to an inquisition inane and fatuous even by foxs lofty standards of inanity and fatuity, focusing not on zealot itself but on aslans suitability as its author. From the internationally bestselling author of no god but god comes a fas. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a. An engaging and personal interview on nprs fresh air attracted widespread interest. It was was engaging, thoughtful and, for me personally, great to put my roman catholic indoctrination teachings into a more meaningful and historical context. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog biola.
At one point in his book zealot, reza aslan provides a brief survey of the various jewish preachers, prophets, bandits, and messiahs asl20, p49 whose zeal for god threatened to subvert roman authority in the decades leading up to the war, and jesus of nazareth only merits passing mention there. The life and times of jesus of nazareth the new york. Religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure. Reza aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ, leading man of the four christian gospels, and jesus of nazareth. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization. Because so many hundreds of books of this type have been published, aslans book would most likely not have received significant attention at all, except for two factors. Then a fox news interview commandeered internet coverage. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade. Because its that time of year, i took the opportunity to read a much debated but fascinating book about the historical jesus, zealot. Reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a new picture of jesus.
When i saw that reza aslans portrait of jesus, zealot. Aslan conducted thorough research not only into the life of jesus, but also into the political and social situation in the middle east during his rise to power and fame, in order to. The life and times of jesus of nazareth beyond fundamentalism. A human history, is aimed at the analytically minded spiritual seeker, the type who hopes to answer deep questions on the divine with study data and tidbits. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Aslan is not the yrst author to consider the case of the historical jesus, but his. In zealot, aslan gives us a jesus who fights back, and not in the manner of gandhi. Reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, according to his online biography, has gotten a boost in sales and popularity from his embarrassing interview with a fox news anchor about his new book, zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan is likely to make the rounds amongst orthodox christians. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ, leading.
Zealot audiobook by reza aslan 9780804148740 rakuten kobo. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has been interviewed on a host of media outlets in the last week. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. While most of our faithful may not actually read the book, many are likely to hear about it via a recent fox network interview with the author and the mounting attention the work is receiving. Aslan spoke with pbs newshour correspondent ray suarez. In zealot, reza aslan doesnt just synthesize research and reimagine a lost world, though he does those things very well. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god but god. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus.