Movies and books today are causing Christians - and others - everywhere to ask "what was Christ s life really like?" To aid the examination of life 2,000 years ago, The Complete Idiot s Guide to Jesusanswers their questions. How did Jesus, Mary, and Joseph flee to Egypt and how long were they there? What was a day like for Jesus as a child? As an adult? As a carpenter? What was happening politically and culturally at the time to cause so many to be so ready to believe - and to be so threatened? Authors Bell and Sumner dig into archaeology, Biblical research, historical records, and scholars writings to bring it all together in one chronological story - the story of Jesus life. Starting with prophecies and ending with the last journeys of his disciples, these authors provide a readable and accessible account with historical context, perfect for the Bible study expert or the new believer.