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The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible Series)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 226.06
EAN: 9780199246168
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0199246165
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 338
Publication Date: May 16, 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
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Editorial Review:
Jesus of Nazareth and the four New Testament gospels continue to fascinate people from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Here, Stanton assesses the reliability of the evangelist's portraits of Jesus, and explores his teaching, intentions, and the reasons for his downfall. A leading specialist on the gospels, Stanton sheds new light on the topic.
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Rating: - Good Introduction
I used this book for a grad-level class in the Gospels/Acts. Overall, it is an excellent introduction. Stanton covers each Gospel individually and then spends the second half of the book discussing various topics/themes, such as Jesus' miracles, the Kingdom of God, John the Baptist, to name only a few. Stanton also brings in many modes of biblical interpretation including literary and social-historical (as well as the various sub-categories within each); moreover, he brings in other scholars' ... Read More
Rating: - Easy read
This book has lots of basic info that you'll learn in an "Introduction to the New Testament" type of course. Easy to read and understand.
Rating: - A very good introduction to the Gospels
This book was used for one of my undergrad classes on the gospels. It's a very good introduction, indeed. It covers the basics keeping in mind Jesus. The language is very clear and the author doesn't go into too many details, which is a good thing. The book belongs to a series that follow the same guidelines. If yuo're looking into deepening your understanding of scriptures but are afraid of the amount of books that are out there... start with this one.
Rating:  - The Gospels and Jesus, by Graham N. Stanton
For anyone seeking a better understanding of why there are four Gospels in the New Testament, not just one, this book is excellent. Stanton, after a good introduction, delves right into the first section of the book: a systematic explanation of the purpose, focus, audience, and author of each Gospel. Stanton presents the reader with a clear outline of key differences among the Synoptics, and among the Synoptics and John.
After this excellent explanation, the second half of the book ... Read More
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