WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

Is it meaningful to believe in Jesus Christ today? What does human reason tell us about Him? What does faith tell us about Him ? Is it possible to harmonise the viewpoints of faith and reason? Who is Jesus Christ? What do we mean when we say that He is truly God and truly man at the same time?

This little course tries to answer some of these questions. In these pages Jesus Christ is presented in the light of: (i) World literature, sacred and profane (ii) Islam and Hinduism (iii) the latest studies in the New Testament using modern critical methods (iv) Christian beliefs and dogma (v) prayer and reflection.

If people are helped to deepen their knowledge of Jesus Christ, to love Him more and to commit themselves more fully to His service by putting on His mind, these pages will have served a useful purpose.

I wish to express here my sincere gratitude to my scripture professor, Fr. George Soares-Prabhu, S. J. and my dogma professors, Frs. Josef Neuner, S. J. and Aloysius Bermejo, S.J., all of Jnana-Deepa, Pune for the training they gave me in Theology.

Finally, a word of sincere thanks to Sr. Nandita, F. C.. for the illustrations.

Fr. Joseph M. Dias, S.J,

St. Stanislaus' Junior College,

Bandra, Bombay-400 050.

25th March, 1979