Interpreting The Gospels And Acts

Author : Franklin Scott Spencer
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780687008506

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The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles by Franklin Scott Spencer Pdf

Introduces literary, historical, and theological issues of Luke and Acts. Biblical texts create worlds of meaning, and invite readers to enter them. When readers enter such textual worlds, which are often strange and complex, they are confronted with theological claims. With this in mind, the purpose of the Interpreting Biblical Texts series is to help serious readers in their experience of reading and interpreting by providing guides for their journeys into textual worlds. The controlling perspective is expressed in the operative word of the title--interpreting. The primary focus of the series is not so much on the world behind the texts or out of which the texts have arisen as on the worlds created by the texts in their engagement with readers. In keeping with the goals of the series, this volume provides an introductory guide to readers of the New Testament books of Luke and Acts. It focuses on both the synchronic and diachronic dimensions of the literature in an effort to acquaint readers with literary, historical, and theological issues that will facilitate interpretation of these important books. F. Scott Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.

Author : Walter L. Liefeld
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441206497

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Interpreting the Book of Acts (Guides to New Testament Exegesis) by Walter L. Liefeld Pdf

Tools to help students understand the purpose, structure, themes, and cultural background of the book of Acts.

Author : David L. Turner
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825427602

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Interpreting the Gospels and Acts by David L. Turner Pdf

A comprehensive handbook for understanding and communicating the Gospels and Acts In this final volume of the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, David Turner provides a comprehensive guide for interpreting and conveying the lives of Jesus and his early followers. Key background information such as literary genres, historical setting, and theological themes lay the groundwork for properly reading these five books. This is followed by practical guidance on textual issues and original-language exegesis passages from the Gospels and Acts. The final chapter offers an extensive bibliography of books and digital resources useful for instructors, students, and church leaders alike. Interpreting the Gospels and Acts is an essential resource for anyone teaching and preaching these foundational books.

Author : P.D. James
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861078

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The Acts of the Apostles by P.D. James Pdf

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

Author : Francis J. Moloney,Sherri Brown
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467456463

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Interpreting the New Testament by Francis J. Moloney,Sherri Brown Pdf

A succinct and accessible text for teaching students how to interpret the New Testament This new textbook effectively introduces students to the art and craft of biblical interpretation. New Testament scholars Sherri Brown and Francis Moloney begin by orienting students to the world of the Bible, exploring contemporary methods for interpreting the biblical literature, and showing how the Old Testament is foundational to the formation of the New Testament. The book proceeds to lead readers through the books of the New Testament by genre: * The Narratives: Gospels and Acts * Paul and His Letters * Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles * Apocalyptic Literature and the Book of Revelation Unlike book-by-book introductory textbooks that tend to overshadow the primary biblical text with lots of detailed information, Brown and Moloney’s Interpreting the New Testament actually facilitates the study of the New Testament itself. Their concluding chapter reflects on the challenge of the New Testament to our present world.

Author : Timothy Wiarda
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433671449

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Interpreting Gospel Narratives by Timothy Wiarda Pdf

The night of his arrest, Jesus spoke to his close followers about two testimonies that would focus on Him: the work of the Holy Spirit and their own personal accounts. Interpreting Gospel Narratives looks exclusively at the testimony given in the Gospels, exploring several ways to enrich our Gospel exegesis so that we may see Christ as clearly as possible. Timothy Wiarda’s book is primarily how-to, discussing questions of exegetical method that will help interpreters and expositors work with Gospel texts. He also discusses methodological questions relating specifically to the narrative material in the Gospels and focuses in on other fine details—the portrayal of individual characters, descriptive elements, the relation between theology and story, and more.

Author : Daniel J. Scholz
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780884899556

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Jesus in the Gospels and Acts by Daniel J. Scholz Pdf

Engaging, scholarly, and theologically honest, this introductory textbook will be welcomed by students and professors alike. What do we really know about Jesus and how do we know it? Jesus in the Gospels and Acts: Introducing the New Testament explores these questions from the perspective of the New Testament--specifically the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, as well as the extracanonical gospels. Using language and concepts considerate of a religiously diverse undergraduate audience, the author explores issues of authorship, historicity, culture, and theology. Features include: "Check Your Reading" questions check the students' basic comprehension. "Do You Have the Basics?" puzzles check for comprehension through crosswords, word finds, sequencing, and matching activities. "Questions for Reflection" challenge the students to think more deeply about the reading's meaning and the implications for us today. "This book focuses on the central figure of the Christian Scriptures: Jesus. Arguably, no other figure in history has had more influence in shaping many of the religious and cultural norms in the world today. Whether you belong to a specific faith tradition or none at all, possessing a working knowledge of Jesus and the Gospels is important for religious, historical, and cultural literacy." --from the author's introduction

Author : Jonathan T. Pennington
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441238702

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Reading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan T. Pennington Pdf

This textbook on how to read the Gospels well can stand on its own as a guide to reading this New Testament genre as Scripture. It is also ideally suited to serve as a supplemental text to more conventional textbooks that discuss each Gospel systematically. Most textbooks tend to introduce students to historical-critical concerns but may be less adequate for showing how the Gospel narratives, read as Scripture within the canonical framework of the entire New Testament and the whole Bible, yield material for theological reflection and moral edification. Pennington neither dismisses nor duplicates the results of current historical-critical work on the Gospels as historical sources. Rather, he offers critically aware and hermeneutically intelligent instruction in reading the Gospels in order to hear their witness to Christ in a way that supports Christian application and proclamation.

Author : Hans Conzelmann,Andreas Lindemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:49015002199330

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Interpreting the New Testament by Hans Conzelmann,Andreas Lindemann Pdf

"This is not an ordinary 'Introduction' but a manual for exegetical work written for the serious student of the New Testament. Rather than suggesting some easily accessible generalities, the book challenges the readers to apply themselves to the texts, and it will guide such efforts step by step as it leads the readers through the methodological rigors of scholarship. In scholarly method it represents the very best that has been developed primarily in the work of German biblical interpretation over the last hundred years. But it is not theory of exegesis that is taught; it is applied exegesis, exegetical praxis. Those who will follow the advice which this book gives will be richly rewarded as they become more conversant with the living voice of the gospel that is enshrined in the words, phrases, and sentences of Scripture." -Helmut Koester, Harvard University, The Divinity School "This unique and comprehensive handbook will be a boon to any serious student of the New Testament. The authors are expert guides to the current state of research as well as to the tasks and methods of exegesis." -Victor Paul Furnish, Southern Methodist University

Author : John D. Harvey
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825427673

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Interpreting the Pauline Letters by John D. Harvey Pdf

Author : David L. Turner
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451472318

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Israel's Last Prophet by David L. Turner Pdf

Jesus’ words of indictment and judgment in the Gospel according to Matthew have fueled centuries of Christian anti-Judaism. But what did those words originally mean within Matthew’s narrative? David L. Turner examines how Matthew has taken up Deuteronomic themes of prophetic rejection and judgment and woven them throughout the Gospel, culminating in Matthew 23:32. Matthew was engaged in a heated intramural dispute with other Jewish groups, Turner argues. The legacy of Christian anti-Jewish violence reflects a gross misunderstanding of Matthew by generations who have failed to recognize the author’s worldview and allusions.

Author : Daniel J. Harrington
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814683651

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Interpreting the New Testament by Daniel J. Harrington Pdf

This introduction to New Testament exegesis helps readers by explaining in a simple and brief way the basic literary methods used in studying the New Testament today: textual criticism, translations, words and motifs, source criticism, form criticism, historical criticism, redaction criticism, and parallels. It is a beginner's book, designed to make explicit some of the procedures now used by the commentators who have had formal exegetical training.

Author : Alicia D. Myers
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190926809

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An Introduction to the Gospels and Acts by Alicia D. Myers Pdf

Introducing the Gospels and Acts is not just about reading the first five books of the New Testament. It requires entering the first century Mediterranean world where the events in these writings happened. In this short book, Alicia D. Myers takes readers on a journey through the Gospels and Acts, introducing them to the world of Jesus of Nazareth and of the believers who composed and shared stories inspired by him. Myers provides overviews of context and major passages in each canonical work, and also introduces readers to the Apocryphal Gospels and Acts to demonstrate the larger phenomenon of early Christian writing. After situating readers in the literary context of the Gospels and Acts, Myers focuses on the writings themselves, giving basic historical background before digging more deeply into a chosen contextual theme for each work. These six themes include the politics and history of Roman Palestine, expressions of Second Temple Judaism, understandings of identity and human worth in the Roman world, hospitality, Hellenistic philosophies, and the process of canonizing the New Testament. Rather than shying away from difficult and often confusing elements of the Gospels and Acts, Myers invites readers to engage more deeply and situate themselves more fully in the strangeness and surprising familiarity of the Roman world. In this way, readers will see the continuing relevance of the Gospels and Acts for today and learn to be responsible readers of these works for years to come.

Author : Margaret Aymer,Cynthia Briggs Kittredge,David A. Sanchez
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506415901

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The Gospels and Acts by Margaret Aymer,Cynthia Briggs Kittredge,David A. Sanchez Pdf

This concise commentary on the Gospels and Acts, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors from a rich diversity of perspectives connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues. Introductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts, as well as exploring other themes ranging from the Jewish heritage of early Christianity to the legacy of the Apocalyptic. These are followed by the survey “Jesus and the Christian Gospels.” Each chapter (Matthew through Acts) includes an introduction and commentary on the text through the lenses of three critical questions: The Text in Its Ancient Context. What did the text probably mean in its original historical and cultural context? The Text in the Interpretive Tradition. How have centuries of reading and interpreting shaped our understanding of the text? The Text in Contemporary Discussion. What are the unique challenges and interpretive questions that arise for readers and hearers of the text today? The Gospels and Acts introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, as well as preachers and interested readers, into the challenging work of interpretation.

Author : W. Ward Gasque
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579104498

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A History of the Interpretation of the Acts of the Apostles by W. Ward Gasque Pdf

An updated revision of the author's work, A History of the Criticism of the Acts of the Apostles, Gasque explores the credibility of recent interpretations of the book of Acts.