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# Reinventing Jesus

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Review: A New Kind of Apologetics -- Welcome and Needed - In some ways the title is unfortunate, because Reinventing Jesus is so much more than another response to The Da Vinci Code (as good as some of those are). What this book provides is excellent scholarship on a number of issues that have been inadequately addressed, if addressed at all, by traditional apologists. The authors have actually lowered themselves to address arguments and theories that academics rarely encounter in scholarly circles. As noted in Reinventing Jesus, much of said sludge has flowed forth as a result of -- in the author's words -- "ready access to unfiltered information via the Internet and the influential power of this medium. The result is junk food for the mind--a pseudointellectual meal that is as easy to swallow as it is devoid of substance." Id. at 221-22. In response, Reinventing Jesus provides rebuttals to arguments propounded by the likes of Internet Infidels, Robert M. Price, and even, yes, Earl Doherty (though not yet his Jesus Myth stuff). In my opinion, the best part of the book is a superb discussion of the textual transmission of the New Testament. There is the usual stuff we see from apologists like Josh McDowell about the wealth of manuscript evidence comparative to other ancient writings, but there is a lot more. Reinventing Jesus breaks down the information into greater detail, explaining the manuscript evidence more deeply, the nature of the disagreements in the traditions, the types of traditions and their origins. The result is a powerful case for accuracy of our modern translations. All this is written for the layperson, but the authors apparently believe that the layperson can handle a lot more (intellectually and spiritually) than is typically assumed. This targeting of the well-informed layperson is a hallmark of the entire book, resulting in more information and deeper analysis than the typical apologetic provides. The discussion of the origins of the NT Canon is also excellent, once again giving layreaders more information than they may be expecting. Reinventing Jesus goes through the criteria by which the books of the NT were chosen and is candid about which books were quickly accepted as well as those which where not. The authors also discuss those who made the decisions and when the decisions were made. Special attention is given to the last books to be accepted. In this section, as well as throughout the book, the authors attempt to come up with examples and metaphors from sports, work, pop culture, or everyday life. Most of these examples are well made and a feature employed throughout the book. Another very effective set of chapters addresses what the authors call "Parallelomania." Here the authors take on an argument that even many of the online-skeptics have abandoned; namely that Christianity was merely a myth based on pre-existing pagan myths. It is good that they do such an excellent job of debunking all of the supposed "parallels" because too many of the underinformed on the internet are still being taken in. Reinventing Jesus is successful in showing that the core doctrines of Christianity originated out of Judaism and the events in the life of Jesus and his apostles. The supposed "parallels" between Christianity and the pagan religions are either based on word games (describing very different beliefs as if they were the same), misunderstandings of the evidence, are the result of pagan copying of the more successful Christian belief system, or are the result of some Christian copying of pagan beliefs in the third and fourth centuries (after the core NT beliefs were already well-established). There are several online responses to parallelomania, but this chapter exceeds most of them in its breadth, depth, and readability. The chapter on the Council of Nicea is quite good. There are also chapters about the accuracy of the NT, oral tradition, and authorship of NT documents that are solid discussions, though not the best available. Still, they add to the value of the book and fill out the complete picture that the authors are trying to impart. As for other features, there is a helpful list of Suggested Reading for each part of the book, as well as a scripture index and subject index. My only real complaint about the book is that it uses book endnotes, rather than footnotes or chapter endnotes. On a whole, Reinventing Jesus would be an excellent addition to any apologist's or pastor's library. In fact, it is so effective and readable, it would be a good buy for any Christian wanting to better understand the history of their faith (as all should). It is a big step above Josh McDowell's helpful though basic historical apologetic books. It effectively engages some of the most recent skeptical arguments that having been spreading with the help of the internet. Finally, it trusts laypersons to sort through the good and the bad in the historical evidence while maintaining a very readable presentation.
Review: A fantastic book for the hungry beginner. - This was one of the best, most satisfying books I've read in quite some time. It wasn't a spiritual book by any means but it fed my mind and interested me like few other informative "apologetic" books. I really appreciated the tone and how they went at each topic. I read this in just two days because it was so enjoyable, easy to grasp and take on. It wasn't even close to exhaustive at any point, so it was never tedious, but they challenged my thinking and added meat to the bones of every topic covered. I felt like I have a firm handle on the concept of biblical textual variants, a great grasp of the critical basics involved in textual criticism, and have a much more informed view on the church fathers, the canonization of the New Testament and the early biblical and theological history of the church after Christ. Definitely a fantastic book for people who want to go in-depth on the basics regarding biblical authority, who want to know the basics regarding textual criticism and how they've been applied to modern translations, the details regarding the canonization of the New Testament and want a few tools to strike back at typical barbs thrown out by internet soaked skeptics. I should say, not that these are negatives but, I wouldn't read this book if you're wanting a firm defense of the deity of Christ. That is a topic I've spent a great deal of time with on my own and enjoy the exhaustive proofs in scripture. They cover it here in a basic sense with a couple of solid treatments of scripture but their aim was more to prove that the early church had accepted His deity from the start rather than prove it from the text. On that latter end, they did a great job. Also, I wasn't very satisfied with their treatment of mystery religions and their purported similarities to Christ. Those chapters seemed rushed and a tad garbled. It made for a weaker ending to an outstanding read. Again, a great book for a beginner who wants some serious meat to add to their defense and understanding of the Bible and the origins of the New Testament.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #358,503 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #568 in Christology (Books) #813 in Christian Apologetics (Books) #8,856 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (209) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 082542982X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0825429828 |
| Item Weight  | 15.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 350 pages |
| Publication date  | May 9, 2006 |
| Publisher  | Kregel Publications |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A New Kind of Apologetics -- Welcome and Needed
*by C***E on June 11, 2006*

In some ways the title is unfortunate, because Reinventing Jesus is so much more than another response to The Da Vinci Code (as good as some of those are). What this book provides is excellent scholarship on a number of issues that have been inadequately addressed, if addressed at all, by traditional apologists. The authors have actually lowered themselves to address arguments and theories that academics rarely encounter in scholarly circles. As noted in Reinventing Jesus, much of said sludge has flowed forth as a result of -- in the author's words -- "ready access to unfiltered information via the Internet and the influential power of this medium. The result is junk food for the mind--a pseudointellectual meal that is as easy to swallow as it is devoid of substance." Id. at 221-22. In response, Reinventing Jesus provides rebuttals to arguments propounded by the likes of Internet Infidels, Robert M. Price, and even, yes, Earl Doherty (though not yet his Jesus Myth stuff). In my opinion, the best part of the book is a superb discussion of the textual transmission of the New Testament. There is the usual stuff we see from apologists like Josh McDowell about the wealth of manuscript evidence comparative to other ancient writings, but there is a lot more. Reinventing Jesus breaks down the information into greater detail, explaining the manuscript evidence more deeply, the nature of the disagreements in the traditions, the types of traditions and their origins. The result is a powerful case for accuracy of our modern translations. All this is written for the layperson, but the authors apparently believe that the layperson can handle a lot more (intellectually and spiritually) than is typically assumed. This targeting of the well-informed layperson is a hallmark of the entire book, resulting in more information and deeper analysis than the typical apologetic provides. The discussion of the origins of the NT Canon is also excellent, once again giving layreaders more information than they may be expecting. Reinventing Jesus goes through the criteria by which the books of the NT were chosen and is candid about which books were quickly accepted as well as those which where not. The authors also discuss those who made the decisions and when the decisions were made. Special attention is given to the last books to be accepted. In this section, as well as throughout the book, the authors attempt to come up with examples and metaphors from sports, work, pop culture, or everyday life. Most of these examples are well made and a feature employed throughout the book. Another very effective set of chapters addresses what the authors call "Parallelomania." Here the authors take on an argument that even many of the online-skeptics have abandoned; namely that Christianity was merely a myth based on pre-existing pagan myths. It is good that they do such an excellent job of debunking all of the supposed "parallels" because too many of the underinformed on the internet are still being taken in. Reinventing Jesus is successful in showing that the core doctrines of Christianity originated out of Judaism and the events in the life of Jesus and his apostles. The supposed "parallels" between Christianity and the pagan religions are either based on word games (describing very different beliefs as if they were the same), misunderstandings of the evidence, are the result of pagan copying of the more successful Christian belief system, or are the result of some Christian copying of pagan beliefs in the third and fourth centuries (after the core NT beliefs were already well-established). There are several online responses to parallelomania, but this chapter exceeds most of them in its breadth, depth, and readability. The chapter on the Council of Nicea is quite good. There are also chapters about the accuracy of the NT, oral tradition, and authorship of NT documents that are solid discussions, though not the best available. Still, they add to the value of the book and fill out the complete picture that the authors are trying to impart. As for other features, there is a helpful list of Suggested Reading for each part of the book, as well as a scripture index and subject index. My only real complaint about the book is that it uses book endnotes, rather than footnotes or chapter endnotes. On a whole, Reinventing Jesus would be an excellent addition to any apologist's or pastor's library. In fact, it is so effective and readable, it would be a good buy for any Christian wanting to better understand the history of their faith (as all should). It is a big step above Josh McDowell's helpful though basic historical apologetic books. It effectively engages some of the most recent skeptical arguments that having been spreading with the help of the internet. Finally, it trusts laypersons to sort through the good and the bad in the historical evidence while maintaining a very readable presentation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic book for the hungry beginner.
*by M***L on January 1, 2016*

This was one of the best, most satisfying books I've read in quite some time. It wasn't a spiritual book by any means but it fed my mind and interested me like few other informative "apologetic" books. I really appreciated the tone and how they went at each topic. I read this in just two days because it was so enjoyable, easy to grasp and take on. It wasn't even close to exhaustive at any point, so it was never tedious, but they challenged my thinking and added meat to the bones of every topic covered. I felt like I have a firm handle on the concept of biblical textual variants, a great grasp of the critical basics involved in textual criticism, and have a much more informed view on the church fathers, the canonization of the New Testament and the early biblical and theological history of the church after Christ. Definitely a fantastic book for people who want to go in-depth on the basics regarding biblical authority, who want to know the basics regarding textual criticism and how they've been applied to modern translations, the details regarding the canonization of the New Testament and want a few tools to strike back at typical barbs thrown out by internet soaked skeptics. I should say, not that these are negatives but, I wouldn't read this book if you're wanting a firm defense of the deity of Christ. That is a topic I've spent a great deal of time with on my own and enjoy the exhaustive proofs in scripture. They cover it here in a basic sense with a couple of solid treatments of scripture but their aim was more to prove that the early church had accepted His deity from the start rather than prove it from the text. On that latter end, they did a great job. Also, I wasn't very satisfied with their treatment of mystery religions and their purported similarities to Christ. Those chapters seemed rushed and a tad garbled. It made for a weaker ending to an outstanding read. Again, a great book for a beginner who wants some serious meat to add to their defense and understanding of the Bible and the origins of the New Testament.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***T on May 3, 2016*

Nearly finished the book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the subjects dealt with might be considered 'dry' by some, the way it is written makes it all very interesting, with some very interesting titbits here and there. I am more in awe now than before about the accuracy of Gods Word, and the way He preserved it throughout the ages.

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