Jesus

A Theography

Leonard Sweet, Frank Viola

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Year: 2012
• ISBN:
  9780849949418
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Systematic Theology & Ethics

Introducing a new kind of Jesus biography: Transform the tired and familiar way you have read the Bible into an electrifying journey of rediscovering Christ. In this compelling work, authors Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola reclaim the entire Bible as a gripping narrative about Jesus Christ.

Jesus says, "The Scriptures point to me!" (John 5: 39 NLT). But what does that mean exactly?

Virtually every other "Jesus biography" begins with the nativity account in Bethlehem. In this innovative book, Sweet and Viola begin before time, in the Triune God, and tell the complete interconnected story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation.

Jesus: A Theography is the first book ever written to combine historical Jesus studies with biblical theology, crafting together one breathtaking saga that tells the Jesus story in both Old and New Testaments. This groundbreaking book clearly demonstrates that every bit of Scripture is part of the same stunning drama - what the authors refer to as the theography of Jesus Christ.

Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola (authors of Jesus Manifesto and Jesus Speaks ) unfold the greatest story ever told in a fresh and invigorating way. Whether you are a seasoned Christian scholar, a new believer, or someone who is intrigued by Jesus, this book unveils the discoveries of a lifetime, transforming the tired and familiar way we have read the Bible into an electrifying journey of rediscovering Christ.

Jesus: A Theography:

• Tells the complete and interconnected story of Jesus, from Genesis to Revelation
• Combines historical Jesus studies with biblical theology
• Proves that the main subject of the Old Testament is Jesus Christ
• Second, standalone volume in the JESUS trilogy

Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola set out on a journey of discovery with one goal: to help restore the sovereignty of Jesus Christ above all else. This led to their national bestseller, Jesus Manifesto. Two years later, they released Jesus: A Theography, beautifully establishing that all Scripture unveils a person—the Lord Jesus Christ. In 2016 they released the final volume in the trilogy: Jesus Speaks. All three volumes of the JESUS trilogy will lead the reader to a deeper understanding of Christ.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction: The Jesus Story
• 1. Christ before Time
• 2. Christ in Creation: The Macro Version
• 3. Christ in Creation: The Micro Version
• 4. Jesus’ Birth and Boyhood
• 5. Jesus’ Missing Years
• 6. Jesus’ Preparation for Ministry
• 7. Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation
• 8. Jesus Chooses His Disciples
• 9. Jesus’ Mission Statement
• 10. Jesus: Healer and Miracle-Worker
• 11. Jesus: Teacher and Preacher
• 12. The Human Jesus
• 13. Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion
• 14. The Atonement and the Harrowing of Hell
• 15. The Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost
• 16. The Return of the King
• Conclusion: The Jesus Spirit
• Appendix: Post-Apostolic Witnesses
• Notes
• About the Authors