This collection of enduring scholarship focuses on the life of Jesus in the Gospels. Celebrated authors nineteenth-century authors—including Lyman Abbot, Henry J. Coleridge, and August Neander—guide the reader through a biographical study of Jesus’ life, his actions, and his teachings. Each work contributes to a cogent and illustrative retelling of the Incarnation that allows modern day readers to glean insights from noted scholars of the past.

Charles E. Caspari structures his examination of Christ’s life by exploring the time units of Jesus’ day, such as the Jewish week and the yearly feast schedule. In addition to recounting the biblical narrative, he delves into the geography of Judea, allowing the reader to gain a locational understanding of the setting in which these events took place.