In zealot, reza aslan argues that jesus of nazareth was a man at war, not a man of peace. Though the targets shiftcatholics in the 1900s, african americans in the 1950s and 60s, the lgbt community in the 80s, and now muslimsthe dna is the same. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization no god but god. In zealot, aslan aligns himself with the scholarschristian and otherwisewho argue for a clear distinction between jesus christ. Aug 06, 20 the book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus. The furor took off when lauren green of fox news hosted aslan in what has been called the most embarrassing interview fox news has ever done and thats saying something. Bart ehrman comments on zealot and reza aslan uncertainty blog. The life and times of jesus of nazareth the new york. Reza aslan on jesus as zealot a new bestseller interprets historys most influential man through the volatile world he came from. When i saw that reza aslans portrait of jesus, zealot. Praise for reza aslans zealot meticulously researched this book challenges many longheld assumptions about the man whose life and teachings form the foundations of christianity. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god but god. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish.
Reza aslan s latest book shows how religious extremism can be tamed if seen for what it really is. Recommend itwhen it first came out in 20, this book took a lot of heat from religious scholars that did not agree with reza aslans point of. Lauren green, foxs chief religion correspondent, subjected aslan to an inquisition inane and fatuous even by foxs lofty standards of inanity and fatuity, focusing not on zealot itself but on aslans suitability as its author. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. Americans are led to believe theyre under siege from an enemy within and this creates victims of bigots and targets alike. The life and times of jesus of nazareth westbourne press, 20 has really hit the headlines in the us media and online, aided hugely by an unfortunate interview on fox news, in which the presenter could not seem to accept that a muslim might legitimately choose to write a historical book about jesus. As we soon find out while reading the book, aslan intends to accomplish his mission at. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for. Reza aslan offers his reaction to bill mahers recent remarks regarding the link between violence and islam. Reza aslan, associate professor of creative writing at the university of california at riverside, has written a bestseller that is a pleasure to read. In his reply aslan perhaps overstated his scholarly qualifications to. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus christianity today.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth, aslan argues his theses clearly and vigorously. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. The life and times of jesus of nazareth beyond fundamentalism. Zealot, to be as kind as possible, trudges down some very well. Aug 25, 20 bart ehrman comments on zealot and reza aslan after getting several email inquiries about reza aslans new book zealot, biblical scholar bart ehrman has commented on the subject via his blog. Aslan, a muslim, would write about jesus, created a stir on social media and traditional media. Reza aslan was the author granted a priceless publicity gift by fox news in the course of promoting this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His book is for the general audience with the express purpose of prying the historical. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read zealot. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization. Religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. A human history, is aimed at the analytically minded spiritual seeker, the type who hopes to answer deep questions on the divine with study data and tidbits. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus. This book, he explains in an authors note, is the result. At one point in his book zealot, reza aslan provides a brief survey of the various jewish preachers, prophets, bandits, and messiahs asl20, p49 whose zeal for god threatened to subvert roman authority in the decades leading up to the war, and jesus of nazareth only merits passing mention there. Aug 09, 20 the sales of reza aslans new book, zealot.
Nov 19, 20 zealot by reza aslan, 9781400069224, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Zealot by reza aslan, 9781400069224, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Reza aslan book is a readable defense of the schweitzerian theory of jesus so called because it was popularized by albert schweitzer in his quest for the historical jesus. The origins, evolution, and future of islam and zealot. An engaging and personal interview on nprs fresh air attracted widespread interest. Because so many hundreds of books of this type have been published, aslans book would most likely not have received significant attention at all, except for two factors. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reprint by reza aslan isbn. In a recent interview heard round the world or at least, round influential twitter feeds, the fox news host lauren green spoke to reza aslan about his new book, zealot. Reza aslans zealot arrived with an enormous splash. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His book, zealot, considers jesus in the context of the time and place he lived in. Seeing ancient palestine as a hot bed of revolutionary activity, he finds the most plausible explanation of the historical jesus as one which sees jesus as revolutionary. Sep 24, 20 religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure. The real jesus reza aslan argues that the historical jesus was not an unworldly pacifist preaching a creed of universal love.
Sales for this scholarly book have broken every record in the category of religious studies. A penetrating and realistic look at the times of jesus and how his zealots message or apocaliptic warning was set aside by the divisions between james, who insisted on a messianic view within judaism, and pauls questionable visions and sidetracking of jesus message to what later become the christian faith, with all its warts and blemish. Reza aslans latest book shows how religious extremism can be tamed if seen for what it really is. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has come to dominate every book sales index in america, and his fifteen foxminutes of fame have been viewed by millions. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. The life and times of jesus of nazareth ebook written by reza aslan.
Reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. Aslan is not the yrst author to consider the case of the historical jesus, but his. Jul 15, 20 reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. Literary landscapes from the modern middle east beyond fundamentalism. Reza aslan author of zealot meet your next favorite book. Jul 16, 20 a penetrating and realistic look at the times of jesus and how his zealot s message or apocaliptic warning was set aside by the divisions between james, who insisted on a messianic view within judaism, and pauls questionable visions and sidetracking of jesus message to what later become the christian faith, with all its warts and blemish. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. In aslans book, when we first meet jesus, in the fullness of his mission, is in the prologue to part ii, many chapters into the book, when he comes into the city of jerusalem riding on a donkey and then his conflict with the merchants and money changers in the temple during their passover preparations. It sits on top of both the amazon bestseller lists and the new york times top ten, where it kept. Bart ehrman comments on zealot and reza aslan after getting several email inquiries about reza aslans new book zealot, biblical scholar bart ehrman has commented on the subject via his blog. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, was interviewed by fox news lauren green for spirited debate. Zealot by reza aslan this book has been around for a while and got a lot of attention because the author was a muslim writing about jesus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20.
Zealot by reza aslan rushed into print after fox news controversy. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, has been pronounced and strong. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus the authors portrait of a wouldbe political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslans new book, is based on both fact and speculation. Aslan spoke with pbs newshour correspondent ray suarez. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwell as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade. Reza aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. Author and scholar paul penley critiques reza aslans historical methodology in the new book zealot about. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a new picture of jesus. The networks religion correspondent, lauren green, began by asking why aslan, a muslim, would write a book about jesus. Sep 29, 2014 reza aslan offers his reaction to bill mahers recent remarks regarding the link between violence and islam. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog. I have not completed my evaluation of reza aslans popular, interesting, and wellwritten account of jesus, zealot to this point i have merely tried to show that despite his claims e.
Then a fox news interview commandeered internet coverage. Aug 09, 20 reza aslan tells an old story about jesus the authors portrait of a wouldbe political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic. Any major title which claims to reveal or shed light on the real or historical jesus is immediately of interest, and can be quite polarizing. It sits on top of both the amazon bestseller lists and the new york times top ten, where it. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, had risen to number one on the new york times bestseller list, i must confess, i was both.