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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.
The newest additions to this site are listed
here, in chronological order. People who wish to be notified via email
of changes to this website can join The "In
Search of Jesus" News List.
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.
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