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A Christological Catechism: New Testament Answers is unavailable, but you can change that!

Joseph A. Fitzmyer presents 25 succinctly phrased and candidly answered questions about Jesus. His book covers issues such as the virgin birth, the infancy narratives, Jesus’ claim to be the messiah, the historical accuracy and significance of the resurrection and ascension texts, the place of Peter and the apostles, the importance of the Apocryphal gospels, and more. This book holds insights for...

a. That Jesus of Nazareth faced temptations in his earthly life is attested in the New Testament apart from the gospel accounts. Hebrews 4:15 records that “we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Again, in Hebrews 2:18 it is said, “he himself has suffered and been tempted.” Together with the gospel scenes, these verses