Geza Vermes
Geza Vermes was Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford, UK and was one of the world's greatest experts on the historical Jesus, Christian beginnings, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. With the publication of Jesus the Jew (1973) he introduced the idea of Jesus as a 1st century Jewish holy man to the general public. His book The Dead Sea Scrolls in English (1962) introduced the English reader to the Scrolls, going on to sell over half a million copies.
Geza Vermes was Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford, UK and was one of the world's greatest experts on the historical Jesus, Christian beginnings, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. With the publication of Jesus the Jew (1973) he introduced the idea of Jesus as a 1st century Jewish holy man to the general public. His book The Dead Sea Scrolls in English (1962) introduced the English reader to the Scrolls, going on to sell over half a million copies. See less
Geza Vermes's Featured Books
Geza Vermes book reviews
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The Authentic Gospel of Jesus
The Authentic Gospel of Geza
by Michael, Jun 21, 2015
Geza Vermes has made his life-work the calculated debunking of the traditional Christian gospel message of the substitutionary suffering and atonement of the God-man Jesus Christ.
In "The Authentic ... Read More
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The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English
what is there 2 say?
not much to say. its the dead sea scrolls. if you havnt heard of it... well then.. go buy it. my tip 2 u is.. if u want to get the best grasp on understanding the scrolls.. its best to learn ... Read More
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The Changing Faces of Jesus
Jesus Changing
by Johnm, Nov 19, 2009
This book by Geza Vermes, which came quickly and was in excellent shape, is a fascinating deconstruction of the story of Jesus by a Jew who was baptized a Catholic, became a Catholic priest and ... Read More