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Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus Of Nazareth is a meticulously researched historical account of the life story of Jesus and the foundation of Christianity, authored by Reza Aslan and published in 2013 by HarperCollins. Summary Of The Book Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus Of Nazareth is a fascinating insight into the life of the man everyone knows of as Jesus of Nazareth. The author writes about a passionate Jewish preacher from Galilee who established first-century Palestine by launching a revolutionary movement hailing the Kingdom of God about two thousand years ago. Subsequently thwarting Imperial Rome, this itinerant revolutionary was caught, tortured and executed by their hands. This is the story of the Son of God. In a time when messiahs and prophets would roam the land proclaiming to be a messenger of God, the author finely examined written texts about Jesus and his life. By creating a perfect balance between religion and history, the author portrays Jesus as a peaceful man and a faith healer who kept his true identity a secret. Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus Of Nazareth also delves into why the church promoted the image of Jesus as a benevolent and spiritual teacher, instead of hailing him as the man he was, a revolutionary and politically conscious zealot. The Q Hypothesis is also discussed in great detail. It is a theological idea that one true document lies behind the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. Analyzing the different religious perceptions of Jesus, Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus Of Nazareth provides a fresh perspective on one of the most significant personalities in the world, and secured the second spot on The New York Times Bestseller list. About Reza Aslan Reza Aslan, born in 1972, is an author, religious scholar and professor. He has authored No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East and How to Win a Cosmic War. Born in Tehran, Aslan was raised in San Francisco. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Santa Clara University, a Master’s degree in Theological Studies, a Doctorate from the University of California, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa. Aslan is a contributing Editor for The Daily Beast, and has written articles for publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Boston Globe. His many accolades include the Media Bridge-Builder Award and the Peter. J. Gomes Memorial Honor in 2013, and the East-West Media Award in 2012. Aslan is the founder of an online journal called AslanMedia.com, and a co-founder of BoomGen Studios. He is married to Jessica Jackley and the couple currently reside in Hollywood.