
- 176 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life. For anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus, study of the four biblical Gospels is essential.
An abridged edition of the bestselling textbook Four Portraits, One Jesus by Mark Strauss, this simple, easy-to-understand guide introduces the four biblical Gospels and their subject, the life and person of Jesus.
Like different artists rendering the same subject using different styles and points of view, the Gospels paint four distinctive portraits of the same remarkable Jesus. With clarity and insight, Mark Strauss addresses questions that surround the study of Jesus and the Gospels. What are the Gospels - are they history, theology, biography? Where did they come from? What do we know about their context? What does each Gospel uniquely teach us about Jesus? Finally, he pulls it all together illuminating what the Gospels together teach about Jesus' ministry, message, death, and resurrection, and how do we know we can trust their witness.
Including questions at the end of each chapter for group discussion or personal reflection, Introducing Jesus makes the words, history, and context of the Gospels come alive for readers.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Ebook Instructions
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: What Are the Gospels?
- Chapter 2: The Historical Setting of the Gospels
- Chapter 3: The Religious Setting of the Gospels: First-Century Judaism
- Chapter 4: Introducing Matthewās Gospel
- Chapter 5: Themes and Theology of Matthewās Gospel
- Chapter 6: Introducing Markās Gospel
- Chapter 7: Themes and Theology of Markās Gospel
- Chapter 8: Introducing Lukeās Gospel
- Chapter 9: Themes and Theology of Lukeās Gospel
- Chapter 10: Introducing Johnās Gospel
- Chapter 11: Themes and Theology of Johnās Gospel
- Chapter 12: The Historical Reliability of the Gospels
- Chapter 13: Beginnings: Jesusā Birth and Childhood
- Chapter 14: Preparing for Ministry
- Chapter 15: Jesusā Message
- Chapter 16: Jesusā Miracles
- Chapter 17: Jesusā Messianic Words and Actions
- Chapter 18: Jesusā Death
- Chapter 19: Jesusā Resurrection
- Appendix 1: How Did We Get the Gospels?: Source, Form, and Redaction Criticism
- Appendix 2: The Gospels As Story: Narrative Criticism
- Subject Index
- Scripture Index