Andy Roland

Jesus the Troublemaker Andy Roland

'It was hot in the Jordan valley'. Join Jesus, or rather Yeshua, as he walks up to Jerusalem for his climactic confrontation with the Temple authorities. Discover his Jewish context through the daily dramatic encounters with friend and foe. Follow his journey from popular leader to condemned criminal. Orientate yourself with frequent maps and illustrations. Meet the real Jesus, the Troublemaker.




Rev Andy Roland is a retired Anglican vicar with degrees in history from Oxford and in theology from Durham. He was vicar of Hackbridge in South London for 21 years, before retiring in 2015. He is married to Linda. They live in Earls Court, London and love films and walking.



He has been fascinated by the historical questions surrounding the gospels for at least 55 years and has a limitless curiosity about the Bible.




His books include 'Bible in Brief', 'Discovering Psalms a Prayer' and 'A Week of Prayer in Jerusalem'.