The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible S.) - Hardcover

Stanton, Graham N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192132407 ISBN 13: 9780192132406

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1989

Synopsis

Jesus of Nazareth and the four New Testament gospels continue to fascinate people from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Who was Jesus? Are Christian claims about him supported by solid historical evidence? How reliable are the evangelists' portraits of Jesus which were written some 50 years after the crucifixion? These questions can be explored only on the basis of a sound grasp of the intentions and methods of the four evangelists. This study examines the distinctive emphases of all four evangelists, discusses briefly the apocryphal gospels, and deals with the methods of assessing evidence which describes Jesus' teaching, his intentions and the reasons for his downfall.

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Review:

"A useful review....Alertly sifting the wide range of scholarly opinion and making place for informed and confident use of the Gospels."--Russ Spittler, Fuller Seminary"Excellent scholarship yet communicated in such a way that the non-specialist can benefit."--William F. Cook, Florida Baptist Theological College"An informative and readable manual for those seeking an up-to-date introduction to Gospel studies."--Justin A. Pierce, Silver Lake College"Very well done. Gives the reader a sampling of rivel interpretations while introducing him or her to the basic problems and principles of New Testament study. Well organized and clearly written."--John C. Moore, Hofstra University"Readable and comprehensive in scope."--Clayton N. Jefford, St. Meinrad School of Theology "A useful review....Alertly sifting the wide range of scholarly opinion and making place for informed and confident use of the Gospels."--Russ Spittler, Fuller Seminary "Excellent scholarship yet communicated in such a way that the non-specialist can benefit."--William F. Cook, Florida Baptist Theological College "An informative and readable manual for those seeking an up-to-date introduction to Gospel studies."--Justin A. Pierce, Silver Lake College "Very well done. Gives the reader a sampling of rivel interpretations while introducing him or her to the basic problems and principles of New Testament study. Well organized and clearly written."--John C. Moore, Hofstra University "Readable and comprehensive in scope."--Clayton N. Jefford, St. Meinrad School of Theology "A useful review....Alertly sifting the wide range of scholarly opinion and making place for informed and confident use of the Gospels."--Russ Spittler, Fuller Seminary "Excellent scholarship yet communicated in such a way that the non-specialist can benefit."--William F. Cook, Florida Baptist Theological College "An informative and readable manual for those seeking an up-to-date introduction to Gospel studies."--Justin A. Pierce, Silver Lake College "Very well done. Gives the reader a sampling of rivel interpretations while introducing him or her to the basic problems and principles of New Testament study. Well organized and clearly written."--John C. Moore, Hofstra University "Readable and comprehensive in scope."--Clayton N. Jefford, St. Meinrad School of Theology "A useful review....Alertly sifting the wide range of scholarly opinion and making place for informed and confident use of the Gospels."--Russ Spittler, Fuller Seminary"Excellent scholarship yet communicated in such a way that the non-specialist can benefit."--William F. Cook, Florida Baptist Theological College"An informative and readable manual for those seeking an up-to-date introduction to Gospel studies."--Justin A. Pierce, Silver Lake College"Very well done. Gives the reader a sampling of rivel interpretations while introducing him or her to the basic problems and principles of New Testament study. Well organized and clearly written."--John C. Moore, Hofstra University"Readable and comprehensive in scope."--Clayton N. Jefford, St. Meinrad School of Theology

About the Author:

Professor Graham Stanton is Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. His studied for his first degree in History and Theology in New Zealand, for a PhD in Cambridge, and has also studied in Zurich and Tubingen. He was a Professor of New Testament Studies at King's College, London, for 21 years, and was Editor of the journal, 'New Testament Studies', and of the associated monograph series (both published by CUP) for nine years. He is a General Editor of the International Critical Commentaries, the leading set of English-language commentaries on the Bible.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0192132407
• ISBN 13: 9780192132406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 310