Title: A reputable Christian examination of the evidence for Jesus
Product review: Bock is a first rate scholar and there is little to criticize specifically in the book. His overview of sources and methods in historical research study are supported by the orthodoxy of biblical studies scholars. If you're looking for what mainstream Christian/Christianity scholars are saying about Jesus, this book is an excellent resource. However the argument could be made that starting from the premise of scholarly consensus is not a safe way to do genuine historical research. As with many other orthodox works on the historical Jesus, Bock begins with a set of assumptions, an Evangelical faith, and a theological ideology. Readers of a similar background will enjoy the book.
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