A life in context
The Historical Jesus
Explore the questions about Jesus’ life, teaching and death, with attention to what the sources can and cannot tell us.
Did Jesus exist?
The historical question and the limits of its answer.
Read and explore ↗What did Jesus teach?
Read the teachings in context.
Read and explore ↗Who did Jesus claim to be?
Compare the texts and later interpretation.
Read and explore ↗What happened at the end?
Crucifixion, burial and differences in the narratives.
Read and explore ↗Looking for a wider topic? See the development plan.