The Historical Jesus: Five Views provides readers with an introductory survey to the key issues in the ‘quest for the historical Jesus’. After a scene-setting historical introduction, prominent figures in the Jesus quest set forth their views and respond to their fellow scholars. The issues are probed with formidable knowledge and honed insight. The contributors are:

* Professor Darrell L. Bock: Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas
* Professor Emeritus John Dominic Crossan: DePaul University, Illinois
* Professor Emeritus James D. G. Dunn: Durham University, England
* Professor Luke Timothy Johnson: Emory University, Georgia
* Professor Robert M. Price: Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary, Florida