Jesus. Latest Research. Treatise on Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus of Nazareth, #3

Does the historical record support the narratives of the New Testament? In this third volume of his monumental treatise, researcher Jesús Fernández-Pedrera delivers a rigorous, forensic investigation into the life of Jesus of Nazareth, moving beyond symbolic interpretation to confront the hard data of history. This volume provides an exhaustive analysis of the chronological, linguistic, and archaeological evidence surrounding the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus.
The author tackles the complex 'historical knots' of the era, such as the Census of Quirinius and the astronomical phenomena behind the Star of Bethlehem, using Roman administrative records and the Res Gestae of Augustus to provide a plausible historical framework. Key highlights include a revolutionary linguistic deconstruction of the 'inn' (kataluma) in Bethlehem, revealing a setting of radical familial hospitality rather than rejection.
Furthermore, the book culminates in an extraordinary forensic evaluation of the Resurrection. Applying the 'Minimal Facts' approach favored by modern scholars, Fernández-Pedrera systematically examines and refutes naturalistic theories-such as the theft of the body or the hallucination hypothesis-arguing that the bodily Resurrection remains the most coherent historical explanation for the documented evidence.
Designed for scholars, students, and any reader seeking a deep, evidence-based understanding of the historical Jesus, this work bridges the gap between ancient testimony and modern critical scrutiny.