What is the purpose of this website and what are its most important features and resources? David Sunfellow and Robert Perry discuss how this website came to be and what it offers to the complicated, diverse, and controversial world of Jesus.

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The inspiring (and often exceptionally educational) personal journeys of people who have spent their lives seeking a deeper understanding of the true nature of Jesus.

The scholarly quest for the historical Jesus has enjoyed a renaissance in the last twenty years. The work of these historians -- who draw on the literary evidence of the New Testament, as well as archaeology, sociology, linguistics, and anthropology -- is very much in the public eye these days and is affecting the faith of millions of Christians.

Current research concerning the Shroud of Turin, an enigmatic burial cloth that bears the image of a crucified man that many believe is Jesus Christ. The mysterious and deeply controversial Shroud is the single most studied artifact in human history.

Well-known and obscure writings and historical artifacts that are associated with Jesus.

People from all walks of life describe their experiential encounters with Jesus.

Many mystical and psychic sources refer to Jesus. And while the images of Jesus communicated by most of these sources can be readily dismissed, other sources seem to deserve more serious scrutiny. This section includes a sampling of what various mystics and psychics, both contemporary and ancient, had to say about Jesus.

There are many dubious stories and ideas about Jesus, both contemporary and ancient. Where do these stories and ideas come from and how valid are they? This section describes, and when possible, debunks, the most popular misconceptions concerning Jesus.

Outstanding articles about Jesus from a wide variety of sources.

Books, tapes, videos, and other resources that deal with all aspects of Jesus research.

Particularly insightful, inspiring, and/or educational quotes and references concerning Jesus and Christianity.

Comments from our readers concerning Jesus and the information we have posted on this website. If you have someting you want to share with us, drop us a line at comments@insearchofjesus.org. We read everything and post the best, most insightful comments we receive.

A growing body of people, both lay people and professionals, are attempting to find out more about Jesus. Who are these people? And what are they doing? This section contains descriptive links to many of these individuals and their organizations.

The "In Search of Jesus" News List receives Jesus-related news, events, and discoveries from around the world. The news list also receives notices when new material is added to this website.

This website (and corresponding news list) is made possible by ordinary individuals, businesses and organizations who are interested in discovering the truth about Jesus. Click here to find out who these people are and how you, too, can support this important work.