The Cambridge companion to the Gospels

"Throughout the history of Christianity, the four canonical gospels have proven to be vital resources for Christian thought and practice, and an inspiration for humanistic culture generally. Indeed, the gospels and their interpretation have had a profound impact on theology, philosophy, the sci...

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Subtitles:The gospels
Contributors: Barton, Stephen C. 1952- (Editor) ; Brewer, Todd (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge New York Port Melbourne New Delhi Singapore Cambridge University Press 2021
In:Year: 2021
Edition:Second edition
Series/Journal:Cambridge companions to religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gospels
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Gospels Criticism, interpretation, etc
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"Throughout the history of Christianity, the four canonical gospels have proven to be vital resources for Christian thought and practice, and an inspiration for humanistic culture generally. Indeed, the gospels and their interpretation have had a profound impact on theology, philosophy, the sciences, ethics, worship, architecture, and the creative arts. Building on the strengths of the first edition, The Cambridge Companion to the Gospels, second edition, takes account of new directions in gospels research, notably: the milieu in which the gospels were read, copied, and circulated alongside non-canonical gospels; renewed debates about the sources of the gospels and their interrelations; how central gospel themes are illuminated by a variety of critical approaches and theological readings; the reception of the gospels over time and in various media; and how the gospels give insight into the human condition"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1108471951