<p>'This lively and engrossing book covers a vast historical range, from first-century Palestine to the latest Jesus-memes in popular culture, drawing on an enviable breadth of knowledge.  I can think of no better or more accessible introduction which draws readers into exploring for themselves the many images of Jesus and their long and still powerful hold on the imagination of the West.  '</p>

John M.G. Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, Durham University

<p>'Fresh, punchy and perfectly crafted for those with little or no background in this field of study, Le Donne explains Jesus not only in terms of long ago, but through the centuries to today. He traces not one Jesus but many, each reshaped for different reasons. Ultimately, this book presents Jesus as a remarkably malleable entity, and yet a figure who is as critically relevant now as ever.'</p>

Professor Joan Taylor, Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, King's College London

<p>‘Le Donne's writing never fails to evoke, entertain and educate students – and this volume on Jesus is no exception. Covering Jesus' construction within historical enquiry to reception in pop culture this will be a welcome addition to the reading lists of many undergraduate programmes and an invaluable and accessible teaching resource.’</p>

Professor Louise Lawrence, Associate Professor in New Testament Studies, Department of Theology and Religion, University of Exeter