Description: The Jesus Conundrum by Ernst Rodin Jesus presents our materialistic society with a conundrum. Although his name is on our lips, we frequently do not know how to integrate his message into our lives. It has become overlaid with dogma and mysteries that we can no longer relate to in our materialistic-scientific society. The Jesus Conundrum, written by a physician, explains why the New Testament is literally Greek to us. Our translations fail to cover the rich meaning which is conveyed in the original language. Key terms are, therefore, explained which makes even some of the most puzzling utterances ascribed to Jesus, such as "love your enemy," understandable, meaningful, and important. The four gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the epistles of Paul, and the Apocalypse are treated separately for their informational content because the purpose for which each of these documents was written differed. They are subsequently put in the context of first century intellectual and spiritual life as well as the then existing mystery cults. It is shown that the term Judeo-Christian tradition is misleading. Jesus message is closer to Buddhism and Stoicism than Judaism. The vital implications for us, as individuals and our society, which require personal choices, are presented. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jesus presents our materialistic society with a conundrum. Although his name is on our lips, we frequently do not know how to integrate his message into our lives. It has become overlaid with dogma and mysteries that we can no longer relate to in our materialistic-scientific society. The Jesus Conundrum, written by a physician, explains why the New Testament is literally Greek to us. Our translations fail to cover the rich meaning which is conveyed in the original language. Key terms are, therefore, explained which makes even some of the most puzzling utterances ascribed to Jesus, such as "love your enemy," understandable, meaningful, and important. The four gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the epistles of Paul, and the Apocalypse are treated separately for their informational content because the purpose for which each of these documents was written differed. They are subsequently put in the context of first century intellectual and spiritual life as well as the then existing mystery cults. It is shown that the term Judeo-Christian tradition is misleading. Jesus message is closer to Buddhism and Stoicism than Judaism. The vital implications for us, as individuals and our society, which require personal choices, are presented. Author Biography Ernst Rodin MD was trained in Neurology, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurophysiology at the Mayo Clinic. He has published extensively in medical literature and is internationally known for his work in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology. In semi-retirement, he has published three books on socio-political issues and maintains a website, Details ISBN1426918860 Short Title JESUS CONUNDRUM Pages 308 Publisher Trafford Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1426918860 ISBN-13 9781426918865 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-12-11 Year 2009 Imprint Trafford Publishing Subtitle Searching for Truth Beyond Dogma Place of Publication Victoria Country of Publication Canada Illustrations black & white illustrations Author Ernst Rodin UK Release Date 2009-12-11 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84452074;
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Book Title: The Jesus Conundrum: Searching for Truth Beyond Dogma
Item Height: 152mm
Item Width: 229mm
Author: Ernst Rodin
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Religious History
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Publication Year: 2009
Item Weight: 415g
Number of Pages: 308 Pages