Jesus the Christ

Ancient and modern scripture shape James E. Talmage's account of the life and mission of Jesus. Writing from a Mormon perspective, he places the Gospel narratives within a wider account of Christ's existence before birth, later appearances, and promised second advent. The chapters cover the calling of the apostles, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, healings, and questions of religious authority. Talmage presents these subjects as matters of personal conviction and church doctrine.

Scriptural references run alongside the narrative, giving readers a way to compare biblical passages and other religious texts. In the account of the approaching Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus' relatives urge him to make his work more widely known in Jerusalem. Talmage considers their advice and Jesus' reply within his explanation of the ministry. The book offers readers interested in Christian biography and Mormon belief an extended theological study with close attention to scriptural interpretation.