Behold the Man

"""For those who care about evidence, Peter S. Williams here offers us some impressive arguments for the historical reliability of the New Testament account of Jesus. The treatments of the Epistle of James and the Fourth Gospel offer fresh and original points, and Williams summarizes a large swathe of evidence in a clear and responsible manner. Highly recommended."" --C. Stephen Evans, emeritus university professor of philosophy and humanities, Baylor University ""Peter S. Williams is a quintessential researcher on the historical Jesus, and Behold the Man is the sort of high-quality, rigorous, and fascinating treatise we have come to expect from him. However, what makes this book absolutely unique is Williams's expertise in philosophy and the deft way he interweaves the two disciplines. The result is a tour de force on the interplay between worldview assumptions and the task of explaining and interpreting historical facts in an objective way."" --J. P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University ""In this impressive and richly documented volume, Peter S. Williams reexamines the historical Jesus. He draws on archaeological and textual evidence, but also shows time and again how we need rigorous philosophical theorizing to assess the arguments in this debate. His lucid work provides an important contribution to a conversation that merits attention from all those interested in the philosophy of religion and the tenability of the Christian faith."" --Rik Peels, professor of analytical and interdisciplinary philosophy of religion, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ""Just when I thought that it was virtually impossible to say anything truly unique about the historical Jesus, Peter S. Williams's book, Behold the Man made its way to me. This is an insightful book that not only demands reading but also rewards re-reading. If you have become jaded about the Quest of the Historical Jesus--as many of us have--I encourage you not only to buy Williams's collection of essays, but also to read them! I highly recommend this unique book."" --Robert B. Stewart, professor of philosophy and theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary"