Jesus: A Brief History

"The author draws on a range of materials, including ancient texts, creeds, theological treatises, and sources from the visual and dramatic arts, such as The Da Vinci Code and The Passion of Christ." (Journal of Contemporary Religion, January 2011)

"A topically arranged, select bibliography, chapter endnotes, and a single subject/proper name index enhance this introductory text's classroom usefulness." (CHOICE, January 2010)

"A remarkable book. Tatum has taken on the daunting task of sailing the Christological currents from the backwaters of first century Nazareth to the cultural tsunamis of twenty-first century globalization. He adroitly navigates vast and ever-shifting intellectual coastlines, the tumultuous rocks of history and the undertow of politics, while never losing sight of the fundamental reasons for embarking on this hazardous venture."
--Arthur J. Dewey, Xavier University

"Written in deft and crystalline prose, this is a well-informed, instructive, and insight-filled book for anyone interested in the reception history following Jesus."
--Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University