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Zusatztext 'he has again produced a work that is remarkable for the clarity of its argument and the breadth of its scholarship' Informationen zum Autor Professor Graham Stanton is Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. His studied for his first degree in History and Theology in New Zealand, for a PhD in Cambridge, and has also studied in Zurich and Tubingen. He was a Professor of New Testament Studies at King's College, London, for 21 years, and was Editor of the journal, 'New Testament Studies', and of the associated monograph series (both published by CUP) for nine years. He is a General Editor of the International Critical Commentaries, the leading set of English-language commentaries on the Bible. Klappentext This book provides a clear scholarly introduction to study of the life of Jesus and of the four New Testament gospels. In the second edition, special attention is given to ways of assessing the relevant literary and archaeological evidence. Current scholarly debates are considered, but the main emphasis is on thorough study of key passages in the gospels. Zusammenfassung This book provides a clear scholarly introduction to study of the life of Jesus and of the four New Testament gospels. In the second edition, special attention is given to ways of assessing the relevant literary and archaeological evidence. Current scholarly debates are considered, but the main emphasis is on thorough study of key passages in the gospels. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I 1: From the Gospels to Jesus 2: What is a gospel? 3: Mark's gospel: The way of Jesus 4: Matthew's gospel: The way of righteousness 5: Luke's gospel: God's way triumphs 6: John's gospel: 'I am the way' 7: Why four gospels? Part II: Jesus in Gospel tradition 9: Assessing the evidence 10: John the Baptist 11: Prophet and teacher 12: The Kingdom of God 13: Parables and aphorisms 14: Miracles and exorcisms 15: Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man 16: Conflict 17: The last days 18: Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Bibliography Index of passages cited General index ...
