N.T. Wright seems to be as good a scholar as Raymond Brown, but far more readable; he is a central figure in the critical response to the Jesus Seminar proponents. Here's his weblink, with many good articles to consider:


http://www.ntwrightpage.com/

See also The Real Jesus, by Luke Timothy Johnson. You can take a peek inside the book. I have a book review on it at the bottom of the page.

Yes. I've read that one. He and Wright have joined in response to the Jesus Seminar.