Table of contents : Introduction: Robert J. Miller 1. Pro: Jesus was an Apocalyptic Prophet: Dale C. Allison 17 2. Con: Jesus was not an Apocalyptic Prophet: Marcus J. Borg - John Dominic Crossan - Stephen J. Patterson 31 3. A Response: Dale C. Allison 83 4. Assessing the Arguments: Dale C. Allison - Marcus J. Borg - John Dominic Crossan - Stephen J. Patterson 109 5. The Historical Jesus and Early Christianity: Marcus J. Borg - John Dominic Crossan - Stephen J. Patterson 131 6. The Historical Jesus and Contemporary Faith: Dale C. Allison - Marcus J. Borg - John Dominic Crossan - Stephen J. Patterson 147 Bibliography 165