Jesus for Everyone

Not Just Christians

By: Amy-Jill Levine

Narrated by: Nan McNamara

Why Jesus’s historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.

Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Everyone examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia.

Even for those who reject faith, Jesus’s life and his philosophy are important to study, writes renowned biblical scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine, because of the insights they hold for us today. Poring through scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus’s views on a number of subjects—including women—reveals surprising messages sure to be fascinating to all readers.

Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his historical context, Levine brings him vividly into focus and invites everyone from faithful Christians, agnostics, and the most committed nonbelievers to appreciate his lasting impact on the modern world.

Worth every minute

An excellent Jewish historical take on Jesus without getting into faith difficulties. Jesus has something to say to all of us about our lives and how we approach the world. Amy-Jill Levine always keeps me interested in what she writes and presents. This is a serious book about an itinerant Jewish Rabbi almost 2000 years ago; along with his teachings, interactions, and moral standards. We can all learn from her teachings about Jesus.

Great insights

I love hearing new but loving and careful perspectives. AJ Levine always brings brilliance. And she’s always respectful of differing points of view.