Beatrice de Graaf

Reverberations of Good News

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In times of crisis and conflict, someone arose who was seen as the son of Zeus. He stole the hearts of many people, not as a revolutionary, but as a saviour. George van Kooten has done something unthinkable: he has breathed new life into the ancient, over-interpreted story of the Gospels. He takes us on a whirlwind journey through the turbulent times of Roman Israel and shows us how the person of Jesus was perceived in his own time: as an answer to the religious, political and cultural problems and questions that people were struggling with. This well- researched book, underpinned by both theology and history, is not only a delight to read, but also truly warms the soul, for researchers and believers alike.”