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"And she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger." Jesus is the central figure of the New Testament and this third volume in the popular Exploring the Bible series examines Jesus in three distinct ways: A man like other men, a Jewish rabbi, and the Christ of Christian faith. Then it's on to the cantankerous Paul, the other New Testament authors, and the wild and baffling book called Revelation. Learn what Nazareth was like in the first century, discover what scholars know and don't know about Jesus as a historical figure, and explore how Paul really wrote all those letters. And who is the Antichrist anyway? A Leader's Guide with detailed lesson plans for six group sessions is sold separately. Other volumes in the series include: Volume 1: What Is the Bible? Volume 2: Introducing the Old Testament Learn more about the series and how you can earn a Certificate of Biblical Literacy at exploringthebible.org. PRAISE FOR EXPLORING THE BIBLE: THE DICKINSON SERIES "Here is the most readable, complete, fair and accurate aid to the study of the Bible now available. I recommend it highly." Dr. Harvey Cox Hollis Research Professor of Divinity Harvard Divinity School "It would be hard to find a treatment of the New Testament that is fresher, more accessible, and more grounded in solid information than Anne Robertson's Introducing the New Testament. Every page reveals a lively and imaginative teacher who knows what students need to know and-just as important-knows how to communicate that knowledge in terms that students can grasp." Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson R.W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins Candler School of Theology Emory University "Combining solid information with wit and humor, this series is an ideal tool for any church community wishing to attain a deeper understanding of the Bible, its