The first major publication of the Jesus Seminar. The book, edited by Robert W. Funk, Roy W. Hoover and the Fellows of the Seminar, is part of the search for the authentic words of Jesus. Drawing on the Gospels of Mark, Matthew,&Luke, and John, plus the extra-canonical Gospel of Thomas, they evaluate all the known sayings and vote on the degree of authenticity. It's an excellent introduction to New Testament studies, and research on the historical Jesus