| Author |
Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916 |
| Title |
As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48974 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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