Jesus and the Gospels

An Introduction

John T. Carroll

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN: 9780664239725
• eBook ISBN: 9781611646894
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Reference

After two millennia, Jesus remains as fascinating and compelling a figure as ever, not only for Christian communities but also for countless others in diverse contemporary cultures. In this fresh introduction to Jesus and the Gospels, prominent scholar John T. Carroll offers a thoughtful reading of the four Gospels, paying close attention to narrative structure and rhetorical strategies, with an appreciation of the contexts that shaped and continue to shape their interpretation. Informed by the best recent scholarship, Carroll's clear and accessible presentation examines the connections between the Gospels and contemporary life and the challenges these narratives might present to twenty-first century readers. Introductory students will appreciate the use of call-out boxes throughout the book that highlight important points and themes. This engaging volume will introduce Jesus and the Gospels to a whole new generation of readers in the culturally and religiously plural world of today.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Abbreviations
• Part I. Jesus and the Gospels: Context and Approach
• Part II. Four Portraits of Jesus: The New Testament Gospels
• Part III. Coherence and Connections: Thematic Probes for Twenty-First-Century Readers
• Selected Bibliography
• Index of Ancient Sources
• Index of Subjects and Modern Authors