by Reza Asian
I have heard Dr. Asian lecture, speak, preach and interview as a religious scholar in several venues. This book provides historians, people of faith and religious scholar with an important view of the political climate in which Jesus lived and why he was a threat to the Roman establishment. Regardless of one's faith, there is still a need to understand history and why things happened the way they did. In order to do this, it is necessary to remove the magic and the mystery surrounding a topic an to provide the reader with facts. This book does exactly tghat. As a person of faith who also loves history and who constantly seeks to understand the dynamics of past societies and the driving forces behind them, I found this book to be riveting.
Dr. Asian spoke at All Saints Episcopal Church if Pasadena, CA and provided the congregation with a moving glimpse into the historical jesus. It is wonderful to step outside
of the Vacation Bible School stories and to have a deeper understanding about the dynamics of the world 2000 years ago when these revolutionary changes occurred in the Palestine. In order to understand the world, it is important to know the required history. Dr. Asian gives anyone interested in this subject matter a wonderful gift with his comprehensive understanding of this subject matter. This book is not a rebuttal to one's faith. It is a companion piece.
Review by Drew Levy-Nealon
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