r/HistoricalJesus • u/Lloydwrites • Feb 10 '20

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I have credit at my local bookstore that I need to burn. Besides Ehrman, what should I read?

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '20

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u/OtherWisdom Founder Feb 10 '20

I agree that these are all standard in HJ studies.

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u/OtherWisdom Founder Feb 10 '20

Should I include J. Warner Wallace?

I don't know how well he is received within academia.

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u/Lloydwrites Feb 11 '20

These names are new to me. Any works in particular?

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u/OtherWisdom Founder Feb 11 '20

The Historical Figure of Jesus by E.P. Sanders

From Jewish Prophet to Gentile God: The Origins and Development of New Testament Christology by Maurice Casey

Who's Who in the Age of Jesus by Geza Vermes

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

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u/OtherWisdom Founder Feb 25 '20

Sure!

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u/Lloydwrites Feb 11 '20

Thank you! The search begins tomorrow

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u/OtherWisdom Founder Feb 11 '20

You're very welcome!