In this sharply written and pervasive book, Ehrman presents a provocative portrait of Jesus as an apocalyptic visionary who taught his followers to prepare for the imminent end of the world. 20 halftones.
Annotation: Ehrman, a New Testament scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill, examines both canonical and non-canonical works to gain an understanding of Jesus Christ, concluding that his message was one of apocalyptic prophecy.