The Trials of Jesus

"""With his characteristic mastery of the historical sources, clarity, and utterly compelling conclusions, Paul Barnett has produced a book that puts the trials of Jesus in their historical context, illuminating the underlying political, religious, and social elements that underpin the Gospels' portrayals of these pivotal moments in human history. I highly recommend it as a book deserving of careful study and reflection."" --Constantine R. Campbell, professor of Biblical Studies, Sydney College of Divinity ""Paul Barnett's detailed study of the historical and cultural background and the individual characters of the trial narratives is both fascinating and enlightening. The information provided by the trials serves as a window into the meaning and historical significance of the crucifixion, relating it not only to the history preceding it, but also to the history that follows it, in the birth of the church. I know of no other book that provides such a brilliant and helpful synthesis."" --Donald A. Hagner, George Eldon Ladd Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary ""Here we have another 'classic Barnett' a historical investigation combined with theological considerations, a consistent focus on the biblical and relevant extra-biblical texts, and a refreshing refusal to engage with (and drown in) secondary literature. The general reader will benefit immensely from reading Barnett's latest study of Jesus and the early church."" --Eckhard J. Schnabel, Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary"