Judas the Galilean : The flesh and blood Jesus

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Summary: Proof of an historical Jesus
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My brother wrote this book so I am biased. However, the author has been seeped in fundamental Protestant fundamentalism in his young adult life after being raised a Roman Catholic. The author has made a study of Christianity and has spoken in several churches.
This book is controversial because the author uses the Bible and contemporary sources(Josephus,etc.)to prove that there was an historical Jesus; that Jesus was not a name, but a title; that there are striking similarities between events in the Bible concerning Jesus and events in other historical writings concerning Judas the Galilean; and that there was a direct link from Jesus and James to the Roman wars and to Masada!
This book takes Jesus(personally as opposed to the Christian Churches) from the realm of faith and myth to that of history and legend!
In so doing, the Bible is used respectfully, but analytically in comparison with Josephus and other historians.
The picture of Jesus that emerges still contains the passion and other events of common knowledge that christians associate with Jesus; but historically these events apply to Judas the Galilean, a true beliver, a revolutionary, and an enemy of Rome!
The controversy is that this thesis overturns the traditional, Pauline, view of Jesus Christ.
I recommend you read it and decide for yourself.

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Summary: Is the Christianity of today what it was really meant to be?
Review: Judas, the Galilean, the Flesh and Blood Jesus by Dan Unterbrink is fascinating. It is a must read for any theologian, religious historian, or anyone interested in the beginnings of Christianity. The author invites commentary from other serious students of Christianity, professional or amateur, to look at the positions taken in this book and either confirm, dispute, or further explore. Why did Josephus, the first century Jewish Historian who lived from 35-95 AD mention very little about Jesus or the early Jewish Christians? Could it be that Jesus was actually Judas, the Galilean? This book explores the possibilities and similarities---coincidence or not??? The author makes a convincing argument that Jesus and Judas, the Galilean were one and the same. If this is the case, is modern Christianity practiced as it was meant to be?? Should a person be "saved" by faith alone--or are good works an essential part of salvation? How did we get to the accepted thought of Christianity today? Were "politics" involved in the Bible? Whose view really followed the wishes of Jesus?This book has charts to help clarify, as well as simplify, the timelines given. Whether you agree or not with the positions taken, Judas the Galilean, the Flesh and Blood Jesus should help the reader understand the history and culture of the time. This book is definitely thought provoking and well worth the time to read it.