Im one of those people who was prompted to read this book after i saw, live, the authors interview on fox news where his interlocutor insinuated that aslan, as a muslim, had ulterior motives in writing about christianity other than that of a historian. Outrage after fox news interview with zealot author. Jul 30, 20 the interview below from the foxnews show spirited debate between host lauren green and author dr. Aslan has hit the publicity circuit, discussing the book on. Green was unsatisfied with aslans credentials, and she pressed aslan, questioning why a muslim would write about jesus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Why did reza aslan write zealot a book about jesus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth as are his scholarly and journalistic chops.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan, is moving up usa today. Reza aslan knew exactly what he was doing in that fox news interview. In the first paragraph of the book s introduction, aslan states that the itinerant preacher wandering from village to village clamoring about the end of the world, a band of ragged followers trailing behind, was a common sight in jesuss time so common, in fact, that it had become a kind of caricature among the roman elite. Jul 16, 20 zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus of nazareths life and mission. The furor took off when lauren green of fox news hosted aslan in what has been called the most embarrassing interview fox news has ever done and thats saying something. Aug 02, 20 in a recent interview heard round the world or at least, round influential twitter feeds, the fox news host lauren green spoke to reza aslan about his new book, zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has been interviewed on a host of media outlets in the last week. Now, he sits with cenk uygur and discusses zealot and his historical. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of jesus of nazareths life and mission. The life and times of jesus of nazareth a massive bestseller. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. Saqi books in uk brings forward publication following us interview where author was asked why a muslim would write a book about.
The life and times of jesus of nazareth hardcover july 16, 20. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, went on s online show spirited debate to promote his book only to be prodded about why. Aslan, a muslim, would write about jesus, created a stir on social media and traditional media. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The life and times of jesus of nazareth a historical look at jesus in the context of his time and jewish. In his book, zealot, resa aslan provides a valuable and compelling historical framework for approaching these topics, but ends up using it to say more about the development of early christianity than about jesus. In the first paragraph of the book s introduction, aslan states that the itinerant preacher wandering from village to village clamoring about the end of the world, a band of ragged followers trailing behind, was a common sight in jesuss time so common, in fact, that it had become a kind of caricature among the. Jul 08, 20 but i ran into problems from the outset of aslans book. A response to zealot by reza aslan the good book blog.
Fox news has done a great deal to promote reza aslans new book, zealot. In fact, the author has been working on his latest book, zealot. Aslan, a muslim, would write about jesus, created a stir on social media and traditional media, bringing more attention to the book. Praise for reza aslans zealot meticulously researched this book challenges many longheld assumptions about the man whose life and teachings form the foundations of christianity. Now aslans controversial new book about jesus is about to make him a bestselling author. After a hamfisted fox news interview sent reza aslans life of jesus to the top of the amazon chart, nicholas blincoe asks what we really know about christianitys. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, went on s online show spirited debate to promote his book only to be prodded about why a muslim would write a. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan is likely to make the rounds amongst orthodox christians. Aslan spoke with pbs newshour correspondent ray suarez. The life and times of jesus of nazareth random house, 20, is in most ways a typical attempt to paint a new picture of jesus. Fox news correspondent lauren green interviews reza aslan regarding his book zealot. Jul 31, 20 cnn cowardly attacks reza aslan following epic bill mahercnn takedown duration. The life and times of jesus of nazareth the question has been asked if this is the worst interview fox has ever done.
A vivid, persuasive portrait of the world and societies in which jesus lived and the role he most likely played in both. Reza aslan, author of zealot reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. The book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus the. At one point in his book zealot, reza aslan provides a brief survey of the various jewish preachers, prophets, bandits, and messiahs asl20, p49 whose zeal for god threatened to subvert roman authority in the decades leading up to the war, and jesus of nazareth only merits passing mention there. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus of faith.
Aslan argues that jesus was a political, rebellious and. Sold by gem book and ships from amazon fulfillment. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan zealot. Interview with reza aslan, author of zealot youtube. Fox news interview propels sales of reza aslans zealot.
But i ran into problems from the outset of aslans book. Aslan was being interviewed on the occasion of the appearance of his book that places jesus of nazareth at. Aug 05, 20 killing jesus wont be released until sept. Aslan is not the yrst author to consider the case of the historical jesus, but his. Reza azlans zealot draws criticism from pastors and. He is also a recipient of the prestigious james joyce award.
I have not completed my evaluation of reza aslans popular, interesting, and wellwritten account of jesus, zealot to this point i have merely tried to show that despite his claims e. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan. Sales for this scholarly book have broken every record in the category of religious studies. Odd fox news interview lifts reza aslans biography on. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Cnn cowardly attacks reza aslan following epic bill mahercnn takedown duration. But those familiar with the harvard graduate and former christians work say zealot is rehashed. Zealot author reza aslan responds to critics latest. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, says he wrote the book as a historian, not as a muslim. Fox news must apologize to reza aslan the washington post. His book, zealot, considers jesus in the context of the time and place he lived in. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan random house, 337 pp.
Reza aslan is an internationally renowned writer, commentator, professor, producer, and scholar of religions. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, reza aslan follows this long tradition, settling on the hypothesis, also around for hundreds of years, that jesus was a jewish. Reza aslan was a christian but converted back to the faith of his forefathers. The us academic whose latest book, zealot, was a bestseller even before his extraordinary fox news interview went viral talks about religion, his celebrity status and death. Aslan, a muslim who emigrated from iran usa when he was 7, is a professor at the university of californiariverside. In a recent interview heard round the world or at least, round influential twitter feeds, the fox news host lauren green spoke to reza aslan about his new book, zealot. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, had risen to number one on the new york times bestseller list, i must confess, i was both. Reza aslan converted to christianity when he was a teenager, but became more interested in jesus than as a messiah. Its expected to debut this weekend on the new york times bestseller list, becoming the latest in a long line of controversial and profitable books. The work immerses readers in the social, political, and religious world of firstcentury palestine. Green, a christian, interviewed aslan, a muslim, about his book zealot.
About the bookan upshot of scrupulous and painstaking research, zealot. The us academic whose latest book, zealot, was a bestseller even before his extraordinary fox news interview went viral talks about religion, his. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has come to dominate every book sales index in america, and his fifteen foxminutes of fame have been viewed by millions. The interview below from the foxnews show spirited debate between host lauren green and author dr. Aslan tried, but was ultimately unable to talk about his book in depth. Reza azlans zealot draws criticism from pastors and professors. Is this the most embarrassing interview fox news has ever. Zealot author reza aslan responds to critics latest news.
When you first went through that nowviral fox news interview, did. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan, 20 random house 336 pp. Though greens questions received scorn, media reaction largely avoided the more substantive questions brought up by the interview and aslans new book, zealot. Zealot by reza aslan rushed into print after fox news controversy. The result is a thoughtprovoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fastpaced novel. Long before religious scholar and author reza aslan was grilled about his credentials during a now infamous fox news interview with lauren green, he was immersed in religious studies, with a particular focus on the littleknown life of jesus christ. The question has been asked if this is the worst interview fox has ever done. Reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, according to his online biography, has gotten a boost in sales and popularity from his embarrassing interview with a fox news anchor about his new book, zealot. In a nownotorious fox news interview that propelled the book toward the top of. Is this the most embarrassing interview fox news has ever done. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan, is moving up usa today s bestselling books list, thanks to o. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus. The book was already selling steadily before the interview on friday. On 26 july 20, aslan was interviewed on spirited debate, a foxnews webcast by anchor lauren green about his book zealot.
Reza aslan on zealot, fox news and richard dawkins books. Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus christianity today. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, was interviewed by fox news lauren green for spirited debate. Sep 24, 20 religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure. An interview conducted by lauren green on managed to so. Zealot by reza aslan this book has been around for a while and got a lot of attention because the author was a muslim writing about jesus.
Aug 08, 20 in fact, the author has been working on his latest book, zealot. Jul 29, 20 reza aslan knew exactly what he was doing in that fox news interview. The life and times of jesus of nazareth, since he was an undergraduate at santa clara university. Reza aslans notorious interview with lauren green on fox news has made him the toast of the liberal media, and his book zealot.
When i saw that reza aslans portrait of jesus, zealot. Because so many hundreds of books of this type have been published, aslans book would most likely not have received significant attention at all, except for two factors. In a nownotorious fox news interview that propelled the book toward the top of the bestseller lists, lauren. Aslans literary talent is as essential to the effect of zealot. Odd fox news interview lifts reza aslans biography on jesus. Yet alsan has placed a book on the table that has popularised minimalistic critical new testament scholarship, making it accessible to john and jane dow. While most of our faithful may not actually read the book, many are likely to hear about it via a recent fox network interview with the author and the mounting attention the work is receiving. The life and times of jesus of nazareth by reza aslan random house, 20. The life and times of jesus of nazareth has already reached no. The zealotry towards reza aslans zealot book jason micheli.
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