The Message and Ministry of Jesus - An Introductory Textbook

This book presents an introduction to the ministry and message of Jesus by combining topical and chronological approaches. Topics discussed include: highlights of the words and teachings of Jesus and the main events of his ministry; background information on Judaism to aid in understanding the context of Jesus' words and actions; main issues and debates in the research of the historical Jesus; the most important ancient documents that help in understanding the Gospels (the Dead Sea Scrolls, Nag Hammadi Scrolls, Talmud, and Josephus).

Über den Autor / die Autorin

David A. Fiensy has a PhD from Duke University and has taught New Testament in colleges and graduate schools, worked in research institutes, and served in Christian pastorates. He is now professor emeritus at Kentucky Christian University. He is the author of Jesus the Galilean; The Social History of Palestine in the Herodian Period; Christian Origins and the Ancient Economy (Cascade); Insights from Archaeology; and The Archaeology of Daily Life (Cascade).

Produktdetails

• Autoren: David A. Fiensy, Fiensy David A.
• Verlag: Ingram Publishers Services
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 24.10.1996
• EAN: 9780761805069
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-0506-9
• Abmessung: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Gewicht: 454 g
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Religion/Theologie > Praktische Theologie; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Judaism, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts