
Many commentaries written on the Bible deal primarily with the individual books, rather than on the Bible as a whole. This innovative series offers a broader and more unified view of the Bible, providing various interpretations of the entire work as well as the separate texts. Thematically structured, each volume embraces a number of biblical books, including, in two of the volumes, introductions to both the Old and New Testaments. Through lively and detailed discussions of selected biblical passages, the series throws fresh light on the ways in which interpretation of the biblical texts provide a deeper understanding of the wider theological and historical issues that concern the Bible.General Editors: PETER ACKROYD, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament Studies, University of London and GRAHAM N. STANTON, Professor of New Testament Studies, Kings College, London.Jesus of Nazareth and the four New Testament gospels continue to fascinate people from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Who was Jesus? Are Christian claims about him supported by solid historical evidence? How reliable are the evangelists' portraits of Jesus written some fifty years after his crucifixion? Examining the intentions and methods of the four evangelists, Graham Stanton argues that the evangelists are concerned with both the story and the significance of Jesus of Nazareth. In Part I, he analyzes the distinctive emphases of all four evangelists and discusses briefly the apocryphal gospels. In the final section, Stanton examines the ways of assessing the evidence for Jesus, exploring his teaching, intentions, and the reasons for his downfall.
This work investigates the historical reliability of the New Testament gospels and the theological intentions of the evangelists in their portrayals of Jesus of Nazareth. Graham N. Stanton, a Professor of New Testament Studies, utilizes historical-critical methodology to evaluate the gap between the historical Jesus and the narratives composed decades after his crucifixion. He argues that the evangelists were not merely chroniclers but theologians who synthesized historical memory with the specific religious needs of their respective communities.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and students frequently cite this volume as a balanced, accessible entry point into the complexities of New Testament criticism. Experts highlight the author's ability to synthesize dense historical data into a coherent argument suitable for both academic and general readers.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
1989-10-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192132415
ISBN-13:
9780192132413
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