Jesus Christ continues to be popular--and controversial--two thousand years after he lived in Palestine. His teaching and example have influenced countless millions of people. Yet for all of the notoriety surrounding him, he continues to be misunderstood and misrepresented. Jesus Christ: A Thematic Study aims to help both the novice and the experienced Bible student to better understand the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth. David W. Hester relies upon the wisdom and experience of a number of Bible scholars in order to paint a vivid portrait of the Son of Man. Appropriate for both academic and church settings, this volume provides a resource for those seeking to truly know Jesus.
David W. Hester is associate professor of New Testament at the V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies at Faulkner University. He also serves as the director of the Faulkner Bible Lectureship. He is the author of Does Mark 16:9–20 Belong in the New Testament? (2015), Tampering with Truth (2007), and Among the Scholars (1994). David is happily married to Brenda (thirty-five years) and lives in Montgomery, Alabama.
“David Hester has a unique talent of blending scholarship and ministry. I recommend his latest book Jesus Christ without hesitation. The quest for discovering the authentic Jesus of history finds its terminus in the biblical text. Hester’s exploration and exegesis of the primary source for Jesus’s identity, teaching, miracles, death, and resurrection reveal a conviction that Jesus Christ is who he claimed to be—the Son of God.”
—G. Scott Gleaves, professor of biblical studies and languages, Faulkner University
“Jesus Christ: A Thematic Study built my faith in the Messiah. Persuasive messages draw power from clarity. David Hester masterfully shares the backstory to the greatest story ever told, then launches the reader on a transformative journey, discovering clear themes in Christ’s life which build the reader’s faith. I recommend this book to a broad audience beyond ministers, including college students, adults, knowledgeable Bible students, new Christians, and even non-believers who desire a solid understanding of Jesus as a historical figure.”
—Mitch Henry, president, Faulkner University
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