Hyde offers a thoughtful analysis of the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Synoptic Gospels. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of theology, history, and philosophy, he explores the core messages of Jesus and their relevance to contemporary life. He argues that the message of the Gospels is fundamentally one of love, generosity, and compassion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.