jjares reviewed Jesus Christ?s Competitors: The History of Israel?s Other Messiahs during the Reign of the Roman Empire on + 3552 more book reviews
This is a fascinating overview of the men who called themselves Messiah or traveled around and talked about religion in the era around Jesus Christ's time. This group emerged between Christ's time and about 130 CE. This book refers back to the Bible for confirmation in some instances. There isn't much information about these Messiah-wannabes, but what is included is interesting. This booklet contains accounts of false prophets who led rebellions against Rome, which ultimately led to Rome's destruction of Jerusalem. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to read this short book.
