He demonstrates that Jesus’ claims to divinity are present in all four Gospels—not just John—and can only be understood by looking through a first-century Jewish lens . Critical and Reader Reception
Pitre focuses on several key historical and textual claims to "pull the rug out" from under modern skepticism:
He contends that the Gospels are not "folklore" or myths (like the "Telephone game") but are intentional first-century biographies .
He demonstrates that Jesus’ claims to divinity are present in all four Gospels—not just John—and can only be understood by looking through a first-century Jewish lens . Critical and Reader Reception
Pitre focuses on several key historical and textual claims to "pull the rug out" from under modern skepticism:
He contends that the Gospels are not "folklore" or myths (like the "Telephone game") but are intentional first-century biographies .