Parallel Lives of Jesus

“Adams is a reliable guide who wears his scholarship lightly. Readers already familiar with the Gospels will find fresh insights from the close reading of the texts, while those new to Gospel study will gain the confidence and skills, and the enthusiasm, to explore them further on their own. Highly recommended for students and for all with an informed interest in the Gospels.”
—Judith M. Lieu, Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge

“Drawing upon his years of teaching on Jesus and the Gospels, Dr. Adams has produced a beautifully clear and succinct introduction to reading the one story of Jesus in four distinct narratives. His attention to the four Gospels themselves and to their various shared stories will be a great benefit to teachers and preachers, readers and students—so it is warmly to be commended.”
—Richard A. Burridge, Dean and Professor of Biblical Interpretation, King’s College London

“In this smartly organized little book, Adams takes his readers through the issues of the plurality and diversity of the four-fold Gospel witness, the four Gospels individually, and then six very important events in the life and death of Jesus. Readers will discover the value of the four-fold witness to Jesus and the great benefit of appreciating what each evangelist has to say. This book will work well in church-sponsored studies and as a supplemental text in New Testament courses.”
—Craig A. Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Acadia Divinity College