Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, reza aslan sheds new light on one of historys most influential and enigmatic characters by examining. A vivid, persuasive portrait of the world and societies in which jesus lived and the role he most likely played in both. Reza aslan is an acclaimed religious scholar, the host of the cnn series believer, and the author of books including zealot, beyond fundamentalism, and no god but god. In his new book, aslan takes on a subject even more immense. 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 life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. Reza aslan sheds new light on one of historys most influential and enigmatic characters by examining jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived. In zealot, aslan gives us a jesus who fights back, and not in the manner of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, reza aslan sheds new light on one of historys most enigmatic figures by examining jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived. Yes i happen to be a muslim, but wrote zealot because i am an expert. Reza aslan on zealot, fox news and richard dawkins.
Reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. Reza aslan is back on the podcast with the release of god. After getting several email inquiries about reza aslan s new book zealot, biblical scholar bart ehrman has commented on the subject via his blog. The origins, evolution, and future of islam and zealot. The guide includes extensive quotations extracted from reza aslan s book. Reza aslan is a bestselling author zealot, no god but god, commentator, professor, and producer for the leftovers hbo, of kings and prophets abc, rough draft ovation, and believer cnn. Reza aslan s zealot arrived with an enormous splash. I have promised for some time to make some comments on reza aslan s bestselling reconstruction of the historical jesus. Reza aslan, author of zealot religious scholar reza aslan found that he was much more interested in studying jesus as a human being than as.
Zealot ebook by reza aslan 9780679603535 rakuten kobo. Authors note aslan found jesus during an evangelical youth camp in his sophomore year. 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. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan. He is also a recipient of the prestigious james joyce award. The networks religion correspondent, lauren green, began by asking why aslan, a muslim, would write a book about jesus. Zealot by reza aslan rushed into print after fox news controversy. The origins, evolution and the future of islam appears on meet the press in washington, d. The life and times of jesus of nazareth as are his scholarly and journalistic chops. Finally, if you have any interest in biblical studies. Pastors and professors critique reza aslans portrayal of. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. New york times bestseller the bestselling author of zealot and host of believer explores humanitys quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of god.
Read zealot the life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan available from rakuten kobo. Aslan may come as close as one can to respecting those who revere jesus as the peaceloving, turntheothercheek, true son of god depicted in modern christianity, even as he knocks down that image. This article is from the archive of our partner fox news, after a pause, has come back fighting against criticism of their interview with reza aslan, a. Then a fox news interview commandeered internet coverage. Aslan s literary talent is as essential to the effect of zealot. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape huffposts next chapter.
Reza azlans zealot draws criticism from pastors and professors usa today usa today meet the press pictured. You cant read the full post unless you are a subscriber, but i with a few bullet points below. Reza aslan is an internationally renowned writer, commentator, professor, producer, and scholar of religions. In zealot, reza aslan doesnt just synthesize research and reimagine a lost world, though he does those things very well. 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. Watch aslan s full interview about zealot on huffpostlive below.
Fox news is rushing to defend its reza aslan interview. By bishop robert barron when i saw that reza aslan s portrait of jesus, zealot. He was told the story of jesus being born as a mortal and innocent man who later became the christ. The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20. Scores of jewish prophets, preachers, and wouldbe messiahs wandered through the holy. As ive indicated in my earlier posts, i had my firstyear students in my seminar jesus. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god but god. Aslan is not the yrst author to consider the case of the historical jesus, but his. In zealot, reza aslan replaced the staid, wellworn portrayal of jesus of nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. Aslan argues that jesus was a political, rebellious and eschatological end times jew whose proclamation. The seattle times aslan s literary talent is as essential to the effect of zealot as are his scholarly and journalistic chops. Zealot by reza aslan rushed into print after fox news. He does for religious history what bertolt brecht did for playwriting.
This is a special and revealing work, one that believer and skeptic alike will find surprising, engaging, and original. Balancing the jesus of the gospels against the historical sources, aslan describes a man full of conviction and passion, yet rife with contradiction. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose book include zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan is likely to make the rounds amongst orthodox christians.
The material will sometimes omit words and sentences, linking general ideas together with ellipses for the purpose of stimulating our discussion. After a hamfisted fox news interview sent reza aslan s life of jesus to the top of the amazon chart, nicholas blincoe asks what. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot. Aslan explores why the early church preferred to promulgate an image of jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary, and grapples with the riddle of how jesus understood himself. Aslan rips jesus out of all the contexts we thought he belonged in and holds him forth as someone entirely new. In zealot, reza aslan argues that jesus of nazareth was a man at war, not a man of peace. A human history in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device.
He is also the author of how to win a cosmic more about reza aslan. Jon meacham, pulitzer prizewinning author of thomas jefferson. The art of power in zealot, reza aslan doesnt just synthesize research and reimagine a. Reza aslan along with other writers attempting to trace the development of jesus, the inspiration for christianity, admits that the only sources of academic research on the man is the bible along with a brief mention by the roman biographer flavius josephus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. An engaging and personal interview on nprs fresh air attracted widespread interest. In zealot, reza sifts through centuries of mythmaking and sheds new light on one of historys most enigmatic characters by examining jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived.