The roots of Jesus : a genealogical investigation / [print]
James B. Bell ; edited by Richard I. Abrams.
- first edition.
- Garden City, New York : Doubleday, (c)1983.
- xiii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Map on back lining paper.
The historical setting: myths and genealogies -- Jesus' roots according to Matthew -- Jesus' roots according to Luke -- The roots of Jesus according to Mark -- The roots of Jesus according to John -- The house of David: bloodlines and dynasty -- Genealogy of Jesus: messianic expectations -- Early Christian writers -- Reformers and reformation -- Summary and conclusions -- Glossary.