The only begotten Son of God became a human being, became a man, and there is a reason for this immensely important world-historic event. Without knowledge of the circumstances, the life and mission of Jesus remains a mystery. This book addresses fundamental questions about Jesus Christ. It sheds light on the meaning of Christ’s parables and sayings and explains, as well, the significance of his incarnation and his act of redemption. The meaning and purpose of our own human existence is also made clear.- Pre-history: the fall of the angels- Preparations for Christ’s incarnation- The birth, childhood and boyhood of Jesus- The teaching ministry of Jesus- The meaning of Jesus’ sayings and parables- The last days in the life of Jesus- The Last Judgement and the new legislation- Between the resurrection and the ascension- Christ returns to his FatherAbout the author: Born in 1906 in Stuttgart, Walther Hinz was a professor of oriental philology and history of the Middle East at the University of Göttingen. He achieved international acclaim as a specialist scholar through his pioneering research, particularly by decoding the Elamite scripture. The University of Tehran awarded him the honorary doctorate in 1974. Walther Hinz died in 1992 in Göttingen.