J. L. Houlden is Emeritus Professor of Theology, King's College, London. His most recent publications include Jesus: The Complete Guide (Paperback edition: Continuum, 2005).

"An engaging insight into the phenomenon of Jesus Christ. The Good Book Guide Anyone who has an interest in Jesus, whether Christian or non-Christian, should read this book. Methodist Recorder 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 This book, as subtle as it is lucid, as profound as it is non-technical, richly rewards the attention with which it is read. Church Times A work of immense maturity, expressing the fruits of a lifetime of thought. It deserves to be widely read. John Hick Houlden writes beautifully and wears his learning lightly. Gerald O'Collins"

• Preface; 1. Questions about Jesus; 2. The Beginning of Belief: Paul the Apostle; 3. The Beginning of Belief: the Gospels; 4. Jesus and History; 5. Worship and Belief; 6. Problems and Solutions; 7. The Pattern Modified; 8. The Pattern Challenged; 9. Debates and Prospects; Further Reading; Index of Names and Subjects; Index of Biblical References.

J. L. Houlden is Emeritus Professor of Theology, King's College, London. His most recent publications include Jesus: The Complete Guide (Paperback edition: Continuum, 2005).

"An engaging insight into the phenomenon of Jesus Christ. The Good Book Guide Anyone who has an interest in Jesus, whether Christian or non-Christian, should read this book. Methodist Recorder 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 This book, as subtle as it is lucid, as profound as it is non-technical, richly rewards the attention with which it is read. Church Times A work of immense maturity, expressing the fruits of a lifetime of thought. It deserves to be widely read. John Hick Houlden writes beautifully and wears his learning lightly. Gerald O'Collins"

• Preface; 1. Questions about Jesus; 2. The Beginning of Belief: Paul the Apostle; 3. The Beginning of Belief: the Gospels; 4. Jesus and History; 5. Worship and Belief; 6. Problems and Solutions; 7. The Pattern Modified; 8. The Pattern Challenged; 9. Debates and Prospects; Further Reading; Index of Names and Subjects; Index of Biblical References.

J. L. Houlden is Emeritus Professor of Theology, King's College, London. His most recent publications include Jesus: The Complete Guide (Paperback edition: Continuum, 2005).

"An engaging insight into the phenomenon of Jesus Christ. The Good Book Guide Anyone who has an interest in Jesus, whether Christian or non-Christian, should read this book. Methodist Recorder 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 This book, as subtle as it is lucid, as profound as it is non-technical, richly rewards the attention with which it is read. Church Times A work of immense maturity, expressing the fruits of a lifetime of thought. It deserves to be widely read. John Hick Houlden writes beautifully and wears his learning lightly. Gerald O'Collins"

• Preface; 1. Questions about Jesus; 2. The Beginning of Belief: Paul the Apostle; 3. The Beginning of Belief: the Gospels; 4. Jesus and History; 5. Worship and Belief; 6. Problems and Solutions; 7. The Pattern Modified; 8. The Pattern Challenged; 9. Debates and Prospects; Further Reading; Index of Names and Subjects; Index of Biblical References.