"Jesus Christ: Savior or Politician?" Michael Krasny Interviews Author Reza Aslan

Author Reza Aslan

http://www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201307241000

Wed, Jul 24, 2013 

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Who was Jesus Christ the man? Religious scholar Reza Aslan re-examines Jesus, discovering a man he says wasn't just a peaceful teacher but also a political revolutionary who urged his followers to take up arms. In his new book, "Zealot," Aslan examines the political life of Jesus, and what inaccuracies between the Gospels reveal about Jesus' life.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

• Reza Aslan, associate professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside; and author of "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth"

More info:

• Excerpt: Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus Of Nazareth : NPR.org
• Christ In Context: 'Zealot' Explores The Life Of Jesus : NPR Books

Alan: Some of the "Comments" are very helpful, particularly those by "Trained Historian."  http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/07/jesus-christ-savior-or-politician.html