The Evolution Of The Gospel In The Bible

Author : John Enoch Powell
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0300054211

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The Evolution of the Gospel by John Enoch Powell Pdf

Many biblical scholars believe that the Gospel of Matthew was written after those of Mark and Luke. In this controversial book, an eminent politician who is also a distinguished classical scholar refutes this idea, using textual and literary criticism to assert that the Gospel of Matthew preceded the other gospels. Translating and analysing the original Greek source, Powell proceeds to concentrate upon the text of Matthew, as being the earliest form of the gospel that we possess, and to demonstrate how its peculiar characteristics can best be accounted for as being the result of insertions and manipulations, often theologically motivated. Powell argues that the Gospel of Matthew represents an attempted compromise between a pro-gentile book and a critical revision of that book produced for the judaising wing of the early Church, and that material intended to appeal to the followers of John the Baptist was also introduced. The Gospel of Matthew, though given the form of consecutive narrative, is, says Powell, essentially a theological debate carried on by means of allegory: was Jesus the Son of God or a Davidic king?

Author : Lou Wislocki
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780359708147

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The Evolution of the Gospel in the Bible by Lou Wislocki Pdf

The Bible is shown to be a collection of human documents reflecting the faith and worldview of ancient people. The Bible should be appreciated as human literature. Some authors claimed divine authority while others did not.

Author : John Enoch Powell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0300054211

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The Evolution of the Gospel by John Enoch Powell Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857860972

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The Gospel According to Mark by Anonim Pdf

The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate U.S.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0802136168

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The Gospel According to Matthew by Anonim Pdf

The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780698191587

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A History of the Bible by John Barton Pdf

A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.

Author : Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Bible and evolution
ISBN : UOM:39015062230977

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The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Pdf

Author : Thomas Jefferson,Wyatt North
Publisher : Wyatt North Publishing, LLC
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Jefferson Bible by Thomas Jefferson,Wyatt North Pdf

The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was a book constructed by Thomas Jefferson in the latter years of his life by cutting and pasting numerous sections from various Bibles as extractions of the doctrine of Jesus. Jefferson's composition excluded sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists. In 1895, the Smithsonian Institution under the leadership of librarian Cyrus Adler purchased the original Jefferson Bible from Jefferson's great-granddaughter Carolina Randolph for $400. A conservation effort commencing in 2009, in partnership with the museum's Political History department, allowed for a public unveiling in an exhibit open from November 11, 2011, through May 28, 2012, at the National Museum of American History.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : P.D. James
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 50,5 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 : M. David Litwa
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780300242638

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How the Gospels Became History by M. David Litwa Pdf

A compelling comparison of the gospels and Greco-Roman mythology which shows that the gospels were not perceived as myths, but as historical records Did the early Christians believe their myths? Like most ancient--and modern--people, early Christians made efforts to present their myths in the most believable ways. In this eye-opening work, M. David Litwa explores how and why what later became the four canonical gospels take on a historical cast that remains vitally important for many Christians today. Offering an in-depth comparison with other Greco-Roman stories that have been shaped to seem like history, Litwa shows how the evangelists responded to the pressures of Greco-Roman literary culture by using well-known historiographical tropes such as the mention of famous rulers and kings, geographical notices, the introduction of eyewitnesses, vivid presentation, alternative reports, and so on. In this way, the evangelists deliberately shaped myths about Jesus into historical discourse to maximize their believability for ancient audiences.

Author : Paula Fredriksen
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300164107

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From Jesus to Christ by Paula Fredriksen Pdf

"Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study."—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. "Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights."—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian."—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John."—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

Author : Savary, Louis M.
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587688416

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Teilhard de Chardin on the Gospels by Savary, Louis M. Pdf

Teilhard de Chardin on the Gospels provides readers with an insight into how Teilhard de Chardin approached the Scriptures and made sense of the life and teachings of Jesus.

Author : Robert McQueen Grant,David Tracy
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037615676

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A Short History of the Interpretation of the Bible by Robert McQueen Grant,David Tracy Pdf

"The book represents the kind of collaboration that one wishes could go on all the time. Here, in other words, the interdependence of two specializations (biblical and philsophical theology) is made explicit in both theory and in reflection on scriptures."? Commonweal"This book was originally published about twenty years ago and then unfortunately went out of print. It was such a remarkable helpful little book that many people clamored for its reappearance. Finally, Fortress Press has responded by bringing out Grant's original study on the history of biblical exegesis in the church from the first century to the present with a theoretical afterword written by the Roman Catholic theologian David Tracy. The result is an immensely useful and readable study of both the history and hermeneutics of Bible interpretation."? The Spire, The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University

Author : Peter Enns
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493432707

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The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns Pdf

Can Christianity and evolution coexist? Traditional Christian teaching presents Jesus as reversing the effects of the fall of Adam. But an evolutionary view of human origins doesn't allow for a literal Adam, making evolution seemingly incompatible with what Genesis and the apostle Paul say about him. For Christians who both accept evolution and want to take the Bible seriously, this can present a faith-shaking tension. Popular Old Testament scholar Peter Enns offers a way forward by explaining how this tension is caused not by the discoveries of science but by false expectations about the biblical texts. In this 10th anniversary edition, Enns updates readers on developments in the historical Adam debate, helping them reconcile Genesis and Paul with current views on evolution and human origins. This edition includes an afterword that explains Enns's own theological evolution since the first edition released.