Who Was Jesus and What Does It Mean to Follow Him? - Paperback

by Nancy Elizabeth Bedford (Author)

Who was Jesus? And what does it mean to follow him?

Nancy Elizabeth Bedford helps us consider the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn about the incarnation, how Christians have understood Jesus to be both human and divine, and what his radical teachings and ministry can mean for us today. Find out how Christians through the centuries have understood who Jesus is and explore communal and individual practices for following him.

The Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith delve into big questions about God's work in the world. These concise, practical books are deeply rooted in Anabaptist theology. Crafted by a diverse community of internationally renowned scholars, pastors, and practitioners, The Jesus Way series helps readers deepen their faith in Christ and enliven their witness.

Author Biography

Nancy Elizabeth Bedford was born in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. She has been Georgia Harkness Professor of Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary since 2003 and is a member of Reba Place Church (Mennonite) in Evanston, IL. Previously she taught theology at Instituto Universitario ISEDET and Seminario Internacional Teológico Bautista in Buenos Aires. Her most recent books are Galatians, A Theological Commentary and with Virginia Azcuy and Mercedes García, Teología feminista a tres voces. Bedford holds degrees from University of Tübingen and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Daniel Stutz and is the mother of three daughters.