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The Bible As A Historical Document - Who Was Jesus?


I felt a very positive impression of who Jesus was after finishing
the Book of Matthew. I had a new image of someone who was a down-to-earth,
caring individual. I did not find quotes of Jesus that claimed being
superior to the common man, of whom sinners could not look upon (a view
that most people had of their Gods for centuries before). Matthew 12:49-50,
Jesus announces to multitudes that they are his mother and brothers. In
that way, he puts himself at an equal level to the people, rather than
claiming to be a God above them. This reflects the whole attitude of the
book.

Chapters 6-7 of Matthew quote Jesus as he is presenting rules to live
by to the multitudes. To me, all of these sounded like hints to leading a
happy life for yourself. Jesus reflects a God that does not expect
virgins or animals to be sacrificed in His name; but, a God that is
pleased by followers that love not only God, but each other also. These
seem like simple, logical rules to live by. But, they reflected a time in
history where that kind o... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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