THE PROPHET FROM NAZARETH

THE PROPHET from NAZARETH Jesus asked the disciples, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ." And he charged them to tell no one about him" (Mk 8, 27-30). The question Jesus asked the disciples is still relevant. It ultimately leads to a soul-search and final answer to the question, "who is Jesus for me". Every person has to answer this question and the answer would ultimately shape his/her life. This book is an attempt to respond to this question in the light of contemporary Bible research, teachings of the Church, and personal reflections, keeping in mind the present day experiences and needs. While accepting that each Evangelist had his own view of the issue, a comprehensive approach to the personality of Jesus is presented here. Prime importance is given to the theme, Jesus the Prophet because such an approach would be most helpful to depict the historical Jesus, accepting the fundamental truth that no title or concept would do complete justice to that great personality. Starting from the most simple and generally accepted facts, the study moves into a deeper level of the personality of Jesus. This leads to a lifelong pilgrimage in search of the answer for the question, "who is Jesus for me"? Sr. Glorista Arackal SABS belongs to the Tellicherry Province of the ft >-, SABS Congregation. Studied in America for B.A & MA (History & W Counseling) and did Clinical Pastoral Education upto Supervisory level. I Returned to India and worked 1 5 years in the Bible Apostolate in Tellichery. 8 years in a parish in USA, 5 years in Italy, and 7 years in the Generalate of the SABS Congregation. At present engaged in translation for the purpose of the congregation. Michael Karimattam, a Catholic Priest, belonging to the B 9J? Archdiocese of Tellicherry, Kerala, India. Born 1942; ordained priest, Rome 1968; holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome and a Doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. Has served as one ot the three Chief Editors of the POC Malayalam Bible; 15 years as Director, Bible Apostolate ofTellicherry; 4 years as Principal of Divine Bible College, Muringoor. Since 2002 teaches Scripture at the Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur, India.