The Original Jesus By Otto Borchert A classic work presenting a living portrait of Jesus as found in the Gospels. ISBN-13: 9780227172308 Specifications: 216x140mm, 484pp, Paperback Price: £22.50 • US$47.50 Publication: March 2004 Order this Title Now

About this Book

"The man who invented it would be more astonished than its hero." The author quotes these words from Rousseau as an indication of his purpose, which is to make credible the portrait of Jesus as it is presented to us in the Gospels.

In this classic work Borchert presents a living portrait of Jesus as found in the Gospels, eloquently countering the criticism and scepticism surrounding his life. Both Jesus' critics and those who testify to the beauty of Jesus' life agree on his uniqueness, for he defies all the categories of humanity. Borchert considers Jesus' relationship with God, mankind, the natural world and the miracles and examines the reactions to the person of Jesus throughout history.

To see Jesus as the Gospels portray him is to be confronted with the challenge to accept him as the human manifestation of the Father: "We cannot make any mistake about God after we have known Jesus."

Reviews and Comments

"We advise all who can to read this stimulating contribution to the study of Our Lord's life ... It is reverent in thought, quite modern in its treatment, and entirely faithful to the Scriptures."
The Churchman

"The book is for 'everyman', though scholars and literary men will be the first to appreciate the choice diction and wealth of reference and knowledge the author has at his service."
British Weekly

About the Author

Dr. Otto Borchert studied at Leipzig, Halle and Wittenberg. He was Pastor and Inspector of Schools, Westerhausen, Hanover. Otto Borchert is also the author of Der Tod Jesu Im Lichte Seiner Eigenen Worte und Taten.