Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/jay-parini-talks-the-spiritual-journey-of-writing-book-on-jesus Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jay Parini on the ‘spiritual journey’ of writing a book about Jesus Nation Dec 25, 2013 5:40 PM EDT A writer rather than a religious scholar, Jay Parini decided to try his own take on the biography of Jesus. Parini sat down with Jeffrey Brown for an online extra, about how the latest discoveries in historical documents have changed how the story needed to be written. The full interview with Jay Parini will air on Wednesday’s PBS NewsHour. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
A writer rather than a religious scholar, Jay Parini decided to try his own take on the biography of Jesus. Parini sat down with Jeffrey Brown for an online extra, about how the latest discoveries in historical documents have changed how the story needed to be written. The full interview with Jay Parini will air on Wednesday’s PBS NewsHour. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now