Discovering Jesus

by William Barclay

In straightforward language, William Barclay takes us through the key events in the life of Jesus. Using maps, charts, tables, and lists, Barclay illuminates the historical background of Jesus, making it clear, lively, and exciting for readers. The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2000

About the author

WIlliam Barclay was a Scottish author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow. He wrote a popular set of Bible commentaries on the New Testament that sold 1.5 million copies.

Reviews

[Doris Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made for television, this book was very interesting and informative. I found it easy to understand because it was told in popular terms. Mr. Barclay started off with the idea of giving a general overview of Jesus' life. He said too often we just study a particular incident or even a word in the life of Christ. He felt we needed to see the whole picture. And he succeeded. With the help of maps, lists, charts, and tables Barclay formed a life of Jesus which was very understandable. I also learned a lot of new things about Jesus' life. I especially found his take on Jesus in the temple when He was 12 years old an informative idea.

[Eugene · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book should not be in print. It is filled with opinion masquerading as theology, quotations that are not quotations at all, antisemitism masquerading as biblical scholarship, and so much more that it should not be read by anyone who is not well-versed in contemporary biblical scholarship. My copy is going into the recycling bin.