In this book, Edward Clodd seeks to provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus of Nazareth, the central figure of Christianity. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including the Gospels, apocryphal texts, and historical research, Clodd explores Jesus' life, teachings, and significance. He considers the social, political, and religious context in which Jesus lived, and the ways in which his message has been interpreted and reinterpreted over the centuries. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the life of Jesus. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.