| Contents |
What are we reading and why does it matter? -- Telling stories about Jesus prior to the written Gospels -- The tale Mark tells -- Mark: Roman social upheavals, propaganda, and urban misery -- The tale Matthew tells -- Matthew: editing and retelling stories about Jesus -- The tale Luke tells -- Luke: the kingdom of God -- The tale John tells -- John's Gospel: the presentation of Jesus as wisdom -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract |
"Leads the beginning student in an exploration of the New Testament gospels as distinct tales told about Jesus, with different purposes for different circumstances. He takes up the 'tale' told by each gospel and presents a likely reconstruction of its setting, giving particular attention to often overlooked aspects of the Roman imperial setting. A concluding chapter addresses how the gospels inform and shape our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. Maps, images, sidebars, and a glossary add value to this student-friendly text"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016439903 |
| ISBN | 9781451465457 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1451465459 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
