Jesus Wars
John Philip Jenkins
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Jesus Wars
by John Philip Jenkins, Philip Jenkins
Published
2010
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780281063338
Description
Jesus Wars reveals how official, orthodox teaching about Jesus was the product of political maneuvers by a handful of key characters in the fifth century. Jenkins argues that were it not for these controversies, the papacy as we know it would never have come into existence and that today's church could be teaching some-thing very different about Jesus. It is only an accident of history that one group of Roman emperors and militia-wielding bishops defeated another faction.Christianity claims that Jesus was, somehow, both human and divine. But the Bible is anything but clear about Jesus's true identity. In fact, a wide range of opinions and beliefs about Jesus circulated in the church for four hundred years until allied factions of Roman royalty and church leaders burned cities and killed thousands of people in an unprecedented effort to stamp out heresy.Jenkins recounts the fascinating, violent story of the church's fifth-century battles over "right belief" that had a far greater impact on the future of Christianity and the world than the much-touted Council of Nicea convened by Constantine a century before.
Subjects
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A Modern Utopia
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Die Traumdeutung
The Devil's Dictionary
The Problems of Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jesus Wars?
This edition of Jesus Wars has approximately 352 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Jesus Wars?
For most readers, Jesus Wars typically takes between 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Jesus Wars?
The estimated word count for Jesus Wars is approximately 88,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Jesus Wars?
Jesus Wars was written by John Philip Jenkins, Philip Jenkins.
When was Jesus Wars published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.