Gospels As Historical Documents - Gospel

Klappentext First published in 1923, this volume examines the use of the Gospels by the very early Church until the end of the second century. Zusammenfassung First published in 1923! this volume examines the use of the Gospels by the very early Church until the end of the second century. Stanton also addresses the conflict between the Apologists and the Gnostics! as well as the use of other non-canonical gospel texts and the presence of competing traditions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introductory remarks; the evidence as to the use of any of the gospels in the sub-apostolic age; 2. The transition from the sub-apostolic age to the age of the apologists and of the conflict with gnosticism; 3. Justin Martyr; 4. The interval between the appearance of the writings of Justin Martyr and of the treatise against heresies of Irenaeus; 5. The Asiatic tradition in regard to the apostle John; 6. The position of the four gospels at the close of the second century; the use of other gospels; general conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Vincent Henry Stanton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.01.2014
• EAN: 9781107640573
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64057-3
• No. of pages: 306
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis