Judgmental-preaching hellfire far more than the apostle Paul, Uncompromising-telling people to hate their families, Chauvinistic-excluding women from leadership, Racist-insulting people from other ethnic groups, Anti-environmental-cursing a fig tree and affirming animal sacrifice, Angry-overturning tables and chasing moneychangers in the temple
"In Jesus Behaving Badly, Mark Strauss provides a clear and compelling portrait of Jesus in his own terms and historical context. Strauss skillfully guides the reader through the maze of current questions about Jesus, such as 'Was Jesus a revolutionary?' and 'Why did Jesus curse a fig tree?' Students and pastors alike will find Jesus Behaving Badly an enriching read and invaluable tool in understanding the Jesus of the Gospels."
Lynn H. Cohick, Wheaton College
"Strauss tackles these issues with honesty, humility, and occasional humor. He provides a wealth of political, cultural, and historical background information that clarifies the meaning of Jesus' words and deeds. He addresses the tough questions that arise, drawing implications for Christians today. . . . Jesus Behaving Badly offers insightful information for seekers, new Christians, and longtime believers."
Daniel Johnson, CBA Retailers+Resources, November 2015
