Major Works:
* The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant (1991): This is arguably his most famous work, offering a radical interpretation of Jesus' life, emphasizing his social and political context.
* Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography (2009): This book builds upon his earlier research, providing a more accessible and concise account of Jesus' life and teachings.
* The Last Week: A Novel of the Historical Jesus (2012): A fictionalized account of Jesus' last week in Jerusalem, exploring his political and religious clashes with Roman authorities.
* The Birth of Christianity: Discovering What Happened in the Years Immediately After the Death of Jesus (2014): Explores the origins and development of early Christianity in the wake of Jesus' death.
* The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: A Historical and Literary Commentary (2018): A surprising work, where he examines the classic children's story through a historical and literary lens.
Other Notable Books:
* The Cross and the Scepter (1991)
* The Power of Parable: How Jesus Taught (1992)
* The Gospel According to Jesus (1997)
* In Parables: The Challenge of the Historical Jesus (2000)
* The Gospels: A Short Introduction (2005)
* God and Empire: Jesus, Caesar, and the Legions of Rome (2017)
Crossan has also contributed numerous articles and essays to academic journals and popular publications. He continues to be an influential figure in the field of biblical studies, known for his critical approach to the historical Jesus and his emphasis on the social and political context of Jesus' life.