'An assured and engaging look at what can be known about Jesus. Both scholarly and subtle.'

Methodist Recorder, Aug 24, 2006

'An excellent package which should be read by every ordinand and lay reader, and which could profitably be read by anyone who simply wishes to explore the perenially fascinating figure of Jesus further"   Stephen R. White, Church of Ireland Gazette

Church of Ireland Gazette

"Houlden, with eloquence, humility, and non-technical style, invites us to engage seriously with the question of Jesus' identity... it suitably identifies many of the important issues at stake, avoids most of the usual pitfalls, and provides us with some direction for fruitful thought." -Religious Studies Review

Jason A. Goroncy

'An engaging insight into the phenomenon of Jesus Christ.' The Good Book Guide

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'Anyone who has an interest in Jesus, whether Christian or non-Christian, should read this book.' Methodist Recorder

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'Leslie Houlden's book offers an excellent introduction for those who wish to know more about how Jesus has been understood since the beginning of Christianity.' The Tablet

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