There is a lot of information out there about Jesus from Strobel's Case for the Real Jesus to the Jesus Seminar - two opposite poles of opinion and information. Whether one believes Jesus is God's son or that he was simply a great teacher, both sides agree he actually walked this earth.
Witherington takes a different approach from most writers. As a bible scholar, he naturally goes to the bible for information. But in this book he tells us about Jesus by taking a look at the folks around him - his mother, brothers, the women in his life, Peter, Paul, etc.
Witherington grew up in High Point, North Carolina. He has taught and studied not only in the United States, but in the United Kingdom as well. You can read more about him here. And as usual, the book cover is linked to more information about the book.
