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<p>Interest in the historical Jesus continues to occupy much of today's discussion of the Bible. The vexing question is how the Jesus presented in the Gospels relates to the Jesus that actually walked this earth.<br>Studying the Historical Jesus is an introductory guide to how one might go about answering that question by doing historical inquiry into the material found in the Gospels. Darrell Bock introduces the sources of our knowledge about Jesus, both biblical and extra-biblical. He then surveys the history and culture of the world of Jesus. The final chapters introduce some of the methods used to study the Gospels, including historical, redaction, and narrative criticisms.<br>Darell Bock, a well respected author, provides an informed evangelical alternative to radical projects like the Jesus Seminar. His audience, however, is not limited only to evangelicals. This book, written for college and seminary courses, offers an informed scholarly approach that takes the Gospels seriously as a source of historical information.</p>
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Review
... a useful guide to 'Studying the Historical Jesus', which
students and lecturers will welcome.
-- Evangelical Review of Theology; April 2003
... an extremely readable volume, and provides very good coverage
of the considerable ground that it surveys. -- Simon Gathercole; Themelios; April 2004
... breaks new ground in attempting to introduce the study of the
historical Jesus in an uncomplicated way. -- Colin Dow; Monthly Record; October 2002
About the Author
Darrell L. Bock is Research Professor of New Testament Studies,
and Professor of Spiritual Development and Culture at Dallas Theological
Seminary, USA.
He is the author of many books, including 'Jesus according to Scripture',
and 'Luke' - both published by IVP
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