In view of the proliferation of conflicting images of Jesus in the church, in the academy, and in popular culture, it is no wonder that his identity sometimes appears more elusive than ever.Seeking the Identity of Jesus brings together an interdisciplinary group of leading scholars -- from the fields of biblical studies, theology, and church history -- to focus on the complex problems surrounding the quest for the historical Jesus. Their perspectives are richly informed by Scripture, testimony from the church's past, and experience of the risen Jesus in the present.

Contributors:

Dale C. Allison Jr.
Gary A. Anderson
Markus Bockmuehl
Sarah Coakley
Brian E. Daley
Beverly Roberts Gaventa
A. Katherine Grieb
Richard B. Hays
Robert W. Jenson
Joel Marcus
R. W. L. Moberly
William C. Placher
Katherine Sonderegger
David C. Steinmetz
Marianne Meye Thompson
Francis Watson