Description: This book challenges traditional Christian teaching about Jesus. While his followers may have seen him as a man from heaven, preaching the good news, and working miracles, Smith asserts that this truth about Jesus is more interesting and rather unsettling.
Brief description: Morton Smith (1915-1991) was Professor of ancient history at Columbia University. He was the author of a number of books and scholarly articles, and is best known for discovering the Mar Saba letter, containing excerpts of The Secret Gospel of Mark.
Review Quotes: "An altogether fascinating work. I marvel at Dr. Smith's exact and delicate scholariship." -Hugh Trevor-Roper, The Regius Professor of Modern History, Oxford University-- "Reviews"