Memory, Jesus, and the Synoptic Gospels (Society of Biblical Literature, 59) - Softcover

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McIver, Robert K.

 
9781589835603: Memory, Jesus, and the Synoptic Gospels (Society of Biblical Literature, 59)
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ISBN 10: 1589835603 ISBN 13: 9781589835603
Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature, 2011

Synopsis

Before they were written in the Gospels, the teachings and deeds of Jesus were preserved in human memory—with all its frailties and strengths—for perhaps as long as 30 to 60 years. Much can happen to traditions preserved in memories for so long, and this groundbreaking work addresses the impact that the qualities of human memory would have had on the traditions of the historical Jesus found in the Synoptic Gospels. It uses the insights gained from over a century of psychological experimentation to investigate the qualities and potential reliability of individual and collective memories underlying the various elements that make up the Gospel traditions.

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About the Author

Robert K. McIver is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Head of School of Ministry and Theology at Avondale College of Higher Education in Cooranbong, Australia. He is the editor of Avondale Academic Press and the author of a number of academic articles and several books, including The Four Faces of Jesus (Pacific Press).

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Publisher
Society of Biblical Literature
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1589835603
ISBN 13 
9781589835603
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
256

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