A fake resurrection wouldnt be sufficient basis for his followers to launch christianity. I recall how my eighth grade physics professor responded to my teenage fundamentalist zeal by recommending hugh j. Buy a cheap copy of the passover plot book by hugh j. Schonfields international multimillioncopy bestseller is set to rock the establishment view of the life of jesus all over again. The volume in question also called the passover plot was written by hugh j. This was also described as controversial, but had less impact than the earlier book. Anyone familiar with schonfields belief that the historical jesus was an activist jewish nationalist wont be surprised to learn that the. Schonfield decades ago who posited a similar theory. The story follows him as he carefully plans his own.
Hugh joseph schonfield london, 17 may 1901 24 january 1988, london was a british bible scholar specialising in the new testament and the early development of the christian religion and church. Traditional christian belief, firmly based on the divinity of jesus, is now being challenged, both by the discoveries of modern science and the research of biblical scholars. Cohen professor of new testament biblical school of theology the passover plot by hugh schonfield 1965 had eight printings in 196667 alone. Schonfield, portrays christ as more of a zealous political activist than a religious figure. The cover of the book briefly explains that the book is a new interpretation of the life and death of jesus. Aka schonfeld was a british bible scholar of jewish heritage, who was once a messianic jew. Apr 01, 2004 since schonfield s death in 1988, his popularity and the interest in his prodigious work, which included over 40 books, has drawn increasing attention, particularly outside judaism.
Schonfields international multimillioncopy bestseller is set to rock the establishment view of. Schonfield has taken the two central dogmas of traditional christianitythe crucifixion and the resurrection of christand has reinterpreted the gospel narratives in such a way as to demonstrate that christ was crucified as part of a plan on his part consciously to fulfill the ancient prophecies. The passover plot in which he tried to prove that the new testament was. As you can imagine, i have innumerable shelves of books in my office, but three entire shelves are filled with passover bookschildrens story books, adult reference books and haggadahs the text we read to tell us. Since schonfields death in 1988, his popularity and the interest in his prodigious work, which included over 40 books, has drawn increasing attention, particularly outside judaism. Jacob and his children had arrived in egypt to be close joseph. He argues that as master of his own destiny, jesus directed his life, deliberately plotting his actions which were to culminate in his crucifixion and resurrection in order to fulfil the. Although long ago i had shifted to a view that the bible could be appreciated as allegory, literature and a version of history, the passover plot opened me to alternative explanations of the new testaments account. The passover plot tells the story of his high adventure, perhaps the strangest human enterprise in all recorded history, boldly and circumstantially. May 20, 2018 about 60 years ago, some jewish scholar by the name of hugh j. Schonfield has 64 books on goodreads with 1020 ratings. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Schonfield argues that since the new testament contains the legendary it is spiritual folklore.
In fact, it is probably fair to say that his contribution to the gentile understanding of jewish aspirations among those within the christian cultural framework has. About 60 years ago, some jewish scholar by the name of hugh j. It was written by the distinguished biblical scholar hugh schonfield but it. He put forth the idea that jesus plotted his own death and resurrection and went. Dramatization of the controversial bestseller that posits an alternate. Her childrens books include tasty bible stories, keeping the promise, passover around the world, hanukkah around the world and zvuvis israel. The book was adapted into a film, the passover plot 1976. Dramatization of the controversial bestseller that posits an alternate version of the birth of christianity.
The passover plot by hugh schonfield, paperback barnes. The the passover plot was a book written by the noted scholar dr. Schonfield s international multimillioncopy bestseller is set to rock the establishment view of. Jewish interpretations, role of jews, passion, biography, messiahship. Forty years ago, while living in the city of linkoping, i came across an unusual book. The passover plot isbn 1852308362 is the name of a controversial, bestselling 1965 book, by british biblical scholar hugh j. He was born in london, and educated there at st pauls school and kings college, doing postgraduate religious studies in the university of. Adopting a more scholarly tone and to some degree deemphasizing the cloakandspearpoint intrigue of the passover plot and those incredible christians, schonfield continues to popularize and politicize the work of such biblical scholars as robert eisler. It was written by the distinguished biblical scholar hugh schonfield but it read like a thriller. Passover around the world by tami lehmanwilzig, elizabeth.
Jul 27, 2012 dramatization of the controversial bestseller that posits an alternate version of the birth of christianity. There is probably no other figure in modern jewish historical research who is more controversial or famous than hugh j. The central premise of the passover plot was that jesus had meticulously planned and engineered his own death and resurrection. What an extraordinary help it would be to millions of the earths inhabitants if it were possible for someone to explain in a book the workings of christs mind during the main events of his life. At that time i did not know that this was neither the first nor the last book the indefatigable schonfield would have written on the subject. He put forth the idea that jesus plotted his own death and resurrection and went out of his way to fulfill many old testament prophecies. Special 40th anniversary edition schonfield, hugh on. It all would have worked perfectly except that he was pierced on the cross by one of the soldiers. He argues that as master of his own destiny, jesus directed his life. In 1965 he published the controversial the passover plot, a book the thesis of which is that the crucifixion was part of a larger, conscious attempt by jesus to fulfill the messianic expectations rampant in his time, and that the plan went unexpectedly wrong. Save on the best judaica and jewish books available. Schonfield followed the passover plot with a sequel in 1968, those incredible christians. In this book, dr hugh schonfield provides a new interpretation of jesus an interpretation which in no way detracts from his greatness or uniqueness.
Schonfield argues that the early church stabilized the myth of jesus life and worked first by obliterating any lingering traces of the passover plot, and finally by mining the old testament for every possible prophetic detail until the two parts of the bible, taken together, constituted a. Jun 7, 2015 childrens picture books and illustrated middle grade fiction and nonfiction about passover. The passover plot illustrates every argument that tries to naturally explain the empty tomb. Since schonfield s death in 1988, his popularity and the interest in his prodigious work, which included over 40 books, has drawn increasing attention, particularly outside judaism. Schonfields tamperingwithorthodoxy revisionist 1960s book on the life of jesus christ, the passover plot. Shop used discount books on the passover and sell your used jewish passover books today. The passover plot mass market paperback january 1, 1978 by hugh j. Schonfield has 64 books on goodreads with 1019 ratings. Schonfield gave me an alternative way to see biblical stories. In 1937 he was expelled from the international hebrew christian alliance, which left him disillusioned. This controversial film, based on a book by hugh j. No passover plot, no matter how many conspirators were involved, could accomplish that. The author, himself a jewish theologian, pointed out that jesus was thoroughly familiar with the hebrew bible. In fact, it is probably fair to say that his contribution to the gentile understanding of jewish aspirations among those within the christian cultural framework.
The passover plot is a 1976 drama film adapted from the conspiratorial 1965 book of the same name by hugh j. Bernard geis associates random house jesus of nazareth. The passover plot by hugh schonfield overdrive rakuten. With harry andrews, hugh griffith, zalman king, donald pleasence. Click to read more about the passover plot by hugh j. Schonfield s international multimillioncopy bestseller is set to rock the establishment view of the life of jesus all over again. Finally back in print, this special 40th anniversary edition of d. After his unconscious body was placed in the tomb, a. Finally back in print, this special 40th anniversary edition of dr. Schonfield argues that the early church stabilized the myth of jesus life and worked first by obliterating any lingering traces of the passover plot, and finally by mining the old testament for every possible prophetic detail until the two parts of the bible, taken together, constituted a seamless cosmological narrative. However, in contrast to the da vinci code, the passover plot was written in more in the style of non. Schonfield, who also published a translation of the new testament with a jewish perspective. Schonfield s tamperingwithorthodoxy revisionist 1960s book on the life of jesus christ, the passover plot. Schonfield created quite a stir when he published a bestselling book entitled the passover plot.
The passover plot top results of your surfing the passover plot start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. For some twenty centuries critics of the bible have sought to discredit the scriptural narrative regarding the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead. Passover books at jewish used books bookstore offering used. Schonfields most popular book is the passover plot. Special 40th anniversary edition paperback april 1, 2004 by hugh schonfield author visit amazons hugh schonfield page. Dramatization of the controversial bestseller that posits an alternate version. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Passover books at jewish used books bookstore offering. See more ideas about books, fiction and nonfiction and childrens picture books. Today copies of this influential book can be found in. The best passover books for kids here are some books that may help you liven up your passover experiences. Read the passover plot online by hugh schonfield books free.
The provocative title of this book reflects the controversial nature of its contents. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The passover plot shows us the historical evidence that jesus was a mortal man, a young genius who believed himself to be. At that time i did not know that this was neither the first nor the last book the. In this version, jesus planned for his crucifixion by taking a drug that would simulate death. He was born in london, and educated there at st pauls school and kings college, doing postgraduate religious studies in the university of glasgow, doctor of sacred literature. Only if he really died and came back to life would they have the motivation and courage to proclaim his gospel in the face of persecution and martyrdom. It was directed by michael campus and stars zalman king as yeshua, harry andrews, hugh griffith, dan hedaya, donald pleasence and scott wilson. God told moses, tonight every family of israel must eat a meal of roast lamb, with herb sauce and flat bread. Schonfield wrote an absolutely ridiculous book called. These efforts have all been characterized by a similarly frustrated and futile line of baseless argument.
Verdict, not guilty a critical analysis of the best selling book, the passover plot by hugh schonfield gary g. The passover plot a disappointing film based on hugh j. Anyone familiar with schonfield s belief that the historical jesus was an activist jewish nationalist wont be surprised to learn that the. The passover plot is a 1965 book by british biblical scholar hugh j.
The passover plot by hugh schonfield, 9781932857092, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Moses and the passover by jill kemp illustrated by richard gunther 1. Schonfield who has also published a translation of the new testament informed with a jewish perspective. Schonfield, who also published a translation of the new testament with a jewish.
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