Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels (2007 Perkins), book
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Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels' (2007) is a book by Pheme Perkins.
Abstract
"Professor Perkins compares Jesus with other types of teachers of his day: philosophers, interpreters of the law, prophets, and visionaries. Jesus is characterized as a charismatic teacher and prophet who addressed his message to all people, as opposed to the elite groups taught in formal schools in ancient times. Readers are shown how Jesus used parables, proverbs, legal and prophetic sayings to challenge the imagination and to allow his listeners to discover his message. The book contains detailed analyses of many gospel passages and covers themes of particular prominence in Jesus' teaching, including justice, wealth, forgiveness, and love."--Publisher description.
Editions
Published in Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1984.
Contents
What is a gospel? -- Books and believers in early Christianity -- The quest for sources -- Reading Mark's Gospel -- Reading Matthew's Gospel -- Reading Luke's Gospel -- Gospels from the second and third centuries.
External links
- [ Google Books]