Ebook: Jesus, a visual history: the dramatic story of the Messiah in the Holy Land

Jesus, A Visual History, offers a unique vantage point into Jesus' story, introducing readers to the historical context of Gospel accounts. Its easy reading style, thorough research, and visual presentation will leave readers with a greater and lasting appreciation for Jesus the Messiah. Maps and charts summarize and visualize the events of Jesus' life, along with full-color photos and 19th-century black-and-white images of the modern sites where biblical events took place. In addition, original artwork researched for accuracy illuminates Jesus' life and work. This engaging, visually-driven book will be valued by readers as an accessible yet accurate invitation to better understand both the Holy Land and the Savior who walked it.;Preface: God's Playing BoardIntroduction: The Holy Land under SiegePart I: The Childhood of Jesus1. The birth of Jesus 2. Jesus' early lifePart II: The Preaching of Jesus3. Jesus prepares for ministry4. Jesus' message defined5. Jesus at home around the Sea of Galilee6. Jesus instructs the disciples7. Jesus faces controversy8. Jesus ministers in the East9. Jerusalem, the Holy City10. The Temple, the soul of the JerusalemPart III: The Martyrdom of Jesus11. Jesus enters Jerusalem12. Jesus addresses the disciples from the Mount of Olives13. Jesus shares the Passover with the disciples14. Jesus arrested15. Jesus crucifiedPart IV: The Triumph of Jesus16. Jesus is aliveSidebars Masada, the fortress of God Qumran the desert community (Jerusalem) The Dead Sea Scrolls: the archaeological find of the 20th century Josephus: the Roman soldier turned historian Ramadan: Islam's Holy Feast Passover: Israel's most Holy Day A Baptism unlike any other Herod's political savvy and lasting legacy The Temple of God The Dome of the Rock The Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Garden tomb Gethsemane, the Christian's Holy garden Horacio Spafford, God's songwriter Flanders Pietre, The father of modern Archaeology The Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Ha-Shana) (Leviticus 23:23-25; Numbers 10:9-10, 29:1)FootnotesBibliography