Uncovering Truth Between the Lines
There are stories we hear so often, we start to believe we already know them. But Dr. Ron Charles challenges that comfort zone with his bold and deeply researched book, Chasing Jesus. This isn’t just another theological breakdown or retelling of Gospel events—it’s a decades-long investigation into historical timelines, archaeological findings, and the realities of Roman-era culture. He’s not rewriting scripture; he’s connecting dots we’ve never been taught to notice.
With over 43 years of global research and digging through forgotten archives, Chasing Jesus offers a compelling new lens to look at the life and ministry of Christ. It’s for the curious, the seekers, and even the skeptics who crave historical clarity without losing spiritual truth.
“Then Jesus heals the man. This healing demonstrates that the man had not sinned, nor was he cursed. He was merely a victim of ruthlessness.”
— Chasing Jesus, Introduction, Jesus’ Third Year of Ministry PART 2 – AD 28, p.253
Rewriting the Familiar Story
Chasing Jesus doesn’t try to dismiss or replace the Gospel. Instead, it aims to strengthen it by reconciling what’s written with what history actually records. Through careful documentation, Dr. Ron Charles explores how differences in Gospel accounts might not be contradictions—but rather glimpses from different angles, written with different intentions. He leans into the tough questions and doesn’t dodge historical gaps. Instead, he fills them with plausible, research-backed insights grounded in Roman timelines, cultural practices, and archaeological findings.
One of the most compelling aspects of the book is how it reframes the assumed order of events in Jesus’ life. The inconsistencies many have brushed off as “just stylistic differences” become, under Dr. Charles’s guidance, essential clues that lead to a more historically credible account. He maps Jesus’ ministry not only through scripture but through Roman law, census records, travel routes, and imperial documentation. It’s intense, it’s deep, and honestly, it reads more like a detective novel than a dusty textbook.
And yet, even with all the data, Chasing Jesus never loses sight of the faith behind the facts. It’s written with reverence, curiosity, and a deep desire to see truth—not to deconstruct, but to understand more deeply what we’ve always believed.
The Man Behind the Research
Dr. Ron Charles is more than qualified for this historical deep dive. With a background that spans civil engineering, pastoring, and multiple advanced degrees in theology and ancient history, he’s spent over three decades pursuing evidence of Jesus’ life across more than 50 countries. He’s not a tourist; he’s been in trenches, ruins, and archives, leading archaeological investigations and shaping global historical discussions.
His passion for uncovering truth has earned him positions with academic boards and historical institutions worldwide, including the Albania-American Archaeological Society and Cambridge’s Biographical and Historical Division. He’s written six other books, but Chasing Jesus is clearly his most personal and ambitious work yet.
Chasing Jesus is a must-read. This book invites you to re-examine everything you thought you knew—and find something deeper, richer, and far more real in the process.
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Grab your copy now—because history and faith deserve to meet on the same page.