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Title: As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54
Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54" by Joseph Jacobs is a historical account that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. This work presents a perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth through the eyes of various characters, particularly emphasizing their reactions and interpretations of his actions and messages. The narrative explores the complexities of faith, societal norms, and the dichotomy between Jewish law and the emerging views represented by Jesus. The opening of the text introduces the narrator, who observes a significant incident in which Jesus, described with both anger and compassion, cleanses the Temple by driving out money-changers and vendors. The narrator reflects on the mix of reverence and skepticism that surrounds Jesus in Jerusalem, capturing the tensions between traditional Jewish leadership and the radical teachings of this Galilean. Through vivid descriptions, the narrative sets the scene for a deeper exploration of Jesus' life, highlighting societal challenges, religious debates, and the characters that both support and oppose him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916
EBook No.: 48974
Published: May 16, 2015
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Subject: Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54
Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54" by Joseph Jacobs is a historical account that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. This work presents a perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth through the eyes of various characters, particularly emphasizing their reactions and interpretations of his actions and messages. The narrative explores the complexities of faith, societal norms, and the dichotomy between Jewish law and the emerging views represented by Jesus. The opening of the text introduces the narrator, who observes a significant incident in which Jesus, described with both anger and compassion, cleanses the Temple by driving out money-changers and vendors. The narrator reflects on the mix of reverence and skepticism that surrounds Jesus in Jerusalem, capturing the tensions between traditional Jewish leadership and the radical teachings of this Galilean. Through vivid descriptions, the narrative sets the scene for a deeper exploration of Jesus' life, highlighting societal challenges, religious debates, and the characters that both support and oppose him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916
EBook No.: 48974
Published: May 16, 2015
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Subject: Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.