This is the kind of book that I often choose for read. I consider this outsatnding piece of art one of the best books ever written by a sccholar. Dr. Vermes the reader into a voyage back to the past to the time of the historical Jesus. The strongest points of the books are the references to the religiuos groups, traditions and backgrounds of the Judaism of the Jesus time. The personal interpretations of Dr. Vermes are easy to understand as so deep to make the reader to stop for new reflexions and theological considerations. It is so good, that you will desire to buy more books like this. You should try it and the others. Find them at Amazon.com