ISBN: 9781330833179 - The Gospel and Its Tributaries (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of Jesus' teachings from their origins in Jewish tradition to their transformation in the following centuries under the influence of Hellenistic thought. The author argues that the gospel of Jesus was not a wholly new religion, but rather a reinterpretation of existing Jewish beliefs in light of new insights and experiences. The author also examines the ways in which the gospel was shaped by the intellectual and cultural currents of the Hellenistic world, including Greek philosophy and the mystery religions. The book sheds light on the complex interplay of tradition and innovation in the rise of Christianity, and shows how the gospel of Jesus evolved into a world religion that spoke to the needs and aspirations of people across cultures and centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…