Jesus among Friends and Enemies: A Historical and Literary Introduction to Jesus in the Gospels
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801038952 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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He was a 2010 recipient of the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise for his book The Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus and was named a 2012 Society of Biblical Literature Regional Scholar. Hurtado (PhD, Case Western Reserve University) is professor emeritus of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Mary's University, Twickenham. Chris
It is the breadth of the testimony of these narratives that makes this book sparkle."--Scot McKnight, North Park University"The recipe for this book is brilliantly simple: get to know Jesus through those who knew him. The content of the discussion will be of interest to scholars, while the accessible presentation will make this book a valuable resource for students."--Tom Thatcher, Cincinnati Christian University . Jesus among Friends and Enemies is a great read, a rich introduction to Jesus and his world, and a fresh addition to the often-bland menu of Jesus studies."--Bruce Fisk, Westmont College"An outstanding teaching resource. From the Back Cover "Time and time again in this innovative book we are taken to the Gospels themselves to see how the narratives shape our understanding of Jesus. This book will inspire classes."--April DeConick, R
Good Intro to Jesus Through His Friends & Enemies Craig P. Hurst If you wanted to learn more about a person how would you go about doing it? Depending on the person in question you might look their name up in a search engine like Google, or in a book if they would be listed and even search the popular social media sites for information. You also might try and talk to people who knew or know them personally. This would include friends, co-workers, family and even enemies.When it comes to studying people from the distant past we are left with very few avenues in which to interview people who knew the person we are trying to obtain information about. Often times our study is relegated to reading l. This book accurately reveals who the (historic) Jesus really was and is Harold Cameron The best way to get to really know someone is to know where and how they live and who they associate with and who they don't. So, the best way to get to know who Jesus Christ really was is to learn about him through that contexthow did he live and who were his friends and who were his enemies as well as why. Why did Jesus live as he lived and why did he have the friends and enemies that he did?The book, Jesus Among Friends And Enemies, edited by Chris Keith and Larry W. Hurtado is a book that is ALL ABOUT Jesus. The book begins and ends with Jesusand all the pages in between reveal something to us about Jesus and who he really was. Paul Manouvrier said Applying Different Sets of Eyes to the Historical Jesus.. I'm likely the least credentialed person to write a review of this book. I'm only giving this Applying Different Sets of Eyes to the Historical Jesus. Paul Manouvrier I'm likely the least credentialed person to write a review of this book. I'm only giving this 4 stars to challenge Chris Keith to top it. After reading a lot of books in the genre, it strikes me that despite credentials, most experts see the historical Jesus strictly in terms of their own bias. Judge that for yourself, but one of the reasons that I like the book is that it's marvelously fresh approach and allows you pick and choose from that Chinese menu of friends and enemies. If you are unlettered like I am, you have to depend on the "kindness of strangers," and this book has added to my own portrait of the historical Jesus.. stars to challenge Chris Keith to top it. After reading a lot of books in the genre, it strikes me that despite credentials, most experts see the historical Jesus strictly in terms of their own bias. Judge that for yourself, but one of the reasons that I like the book is that it's marvelously fresh approach and allows you pick and choose from that Chinese menu of friends and enemies. If you are unlettered like I am, you have to depend on the "kindness of strangers," and this book has added to my own portrait of the historical Jesus.
Humphrey.. It is the first book to introduce readers to the rich portraits of Jesus in the Gospels by surveying the characters who surround him in those texts--from John the Baptist, the disciples, and the family of Jesus to Satan, Pontius Pilate, and Judas Iscariot (among others). Combining literary and sociohistorical approaches and offering a tightly integrated treatment, a team of highly respected scholars examines how Jesus's friends and enemies respond to him in the Gospel narratives. Contributors include Richard J. Bauckham, Warren Carter, and Edith M. This engaging text offers a fresh alternative to standard introductions to Jesus