Every culture shapes its image of God and interprets Scripture through its own assumptions – often missing the richness of the text. Nadim Nassar invites readers to step into Jesus’ world and see the Gospels through Middle Eastern eyes. Drawing on his heritage and deep knowledge of the region, Nassar uncovers the political and religious tensions of the time, the contrast between political peace and the peace Jesus proclaimed, and the social fabric of family and kinship. Through vivid reflections on Gospel stories, he explores Jesus’ encounters with outsiders, women, children, and religious authorities, revealing meanings often hidden from Western readers. With fresh insight into key parables and central Christian themes – faith, love, discipleship, sacrifice, and witness – he opens a window onto the world that shaped Jesus and transforms how we read his words today.