How Long to Read Jesus Versus YHWH

How Long Does it Take to Read Jesus Versus YHWH?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Jesus Versus YHWH by Peter Gillies

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In "Jesus versus YHWH," Peter Gillies takes us step-by-step through his pioneering interpretation of the canonical Gospels, "The Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth," here included in its entirety for the purposes of commentary. Gillies holds that Jesus was not aiming to establish a new religious covenant, as the subsequent Jesus-movements came to believe. To the contrary, says Gillies, Jesus was seeking to redeem his fellow Jews from religious bondage altogether. By portraying his death as a sacrifice willed by YHWH, and in teaching his disciples to symbolically drink his blood and eat his esh, Jesus was unequivocally setting the stage for a profound spiritual crisis to arise in the lives of his Jewish followers, for whom human sacrifice and the eating of blood were anathema. In this highly readable commentary, Gillies explores the scriptural implications of these teachings to show how Jesus, by offering his life in sacrifice to YHWH, was striving to provoke the utter abrogation of the everlasting covenant that bound the Chosen People to their tribal God. "Jesus versus YHWH" creates a striking new portrait of the man who sought to bring spiritual truth and freedom to the House of Israel. Advancing an original interpretation that effectively challenges the images of Jesus that have prevailed for nearly 2000 years, Peter Gillies presents a reading of the Gospel story that speaks to the concerns of both history and Scripture. Please note: due to typographic complexities, "Jesus versus YHWH" will only be published as a printed book. No eBook edition will be released. ""The Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth" is one of those adventurous books that causes a reviewer to wonder how it was ever achieved. I am reminded of the great fourth-century Christian translator, Jerome, who recalling his work of translating the Hebrew and Greek texts into Latin at the request of the reigning Pope remarked: 'Tears and groans were every day my portion!' This book is not a believer's interpretation. In fact, Gillies describes his work as 'a freethinking attempt to cut straight through to the heart of the mystery' of the historical Jesus. Having found imponderable problems in the teaching of mainstream Christianity teaching based presumably on the four Gospels he has gone to the text with a will. While his work allows ample room for debate and critique, its style and aspiration invite reading and study." Robert Crotty, Emeritus Professor of Religion and Education, University of South Australia"

How long is Jesus Versus YHWH?

Jesus Versus YHWH by Peter Gillies is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jesus Versus YHWH Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Jesus Versus YHWH aloud.

What Reading Level is Jesus Versus YHWH?

Jesus Versus YHWH is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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