The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Helen K. Bond
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567125106
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition. A substantial section will discuss scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus. Subsequent chapters will analyse key themes in historical Jesus research: Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry and models of 'holy men', particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching and healing; his trial and crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; and finally an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement and the early church. Throughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed (eg. Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, Brown).

The Historical Jesus

Author: Helen Katharine Bond
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780567691194
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition. A substantial section will discuss scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus. Subsequent chapters will analyse key themes in historical Jesus research: Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry and models of 'holy men', particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching and healing; his trial and crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; and finally an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement and the early church. Throughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed (eg. Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, Brown)"--

The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Helen K. Bond
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 056745648X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Sin: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Derek R. Nelson
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567542750
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
An upper-level introduction to the doctrine and understanding of sin in modern theology. >

Luther: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: David M Whitford
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567442667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
This is an upper-level introduction to the German Reformer Martin Luther, who by his thought and action started the Reformation movement. Martin Luther was one of the most influential and important figures of the second millennium. His break with Rome and the development of separate Evangelical churches affected not just the religious life of Europe but also social and political landscapes as well. More books have been written about Luther than nearly any other historical figure. Despite all these books, Luther remains an enigmatic figure. This book proposes to examine a number of key moments in Luther's life and fundamental theological positions that remain perplexing to most students. This book will also present an introduction to the primary sources available to a student and important secondary works that ought to be consulted. The Guides for the Perplexed series are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

Hegel: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: David James
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826485375
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
An invaluable student's guide to one of the most influential, widely-studied - and notoriously difficult to understand - of major Western philosophers

Wesley: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Jason E. Vickers
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567033538
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
As anyone familiar with both the stereotypes and the scholarship related to Wesley knows, tricky interpretive questions abound: was Wesley a conservative, high church Tory or a revolutionary protodemocrat or proto-Marxist? Was he a modern rationalist obsessed with the epistemology of religious belief or a late medieval style thinker who believed in demonic possession and supernatural healing? Was Wesley primarily a pragmatic evangelist or a serious theologian committed to the long-haul work of catechesis, initiation, and formation? Wesley: A Guide for the Perplexed sheds new light on Wesley's life and teaching, and aims to help students understand this enigmatic figure.

Eucharist: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Ralph N. McMichael
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567032299
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
An exploration of the complexities/perplexities raised by asking what is the Eucharist?>

Studying the Historical Jesus

Author: Darrell L. Bock
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 080102451X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
An informed, scholarly approach to the study of the historical Jesus that takes the Gospels seriously as a source of historical information.

Atonement: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Adam J. Johnson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0567440850
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Christians agree that they are saved through the death and resurrection of Christ. But how is the atonement achieved in these events? This book offers an introduction to the doctrine of the atonement focused on the unity and diversity of the work of Christ. Johnson reorients current patterns of thought concerning Christ's work by giving the reader a unifying vision of the immensely rich and diverse doctrine of the atonement, offering a sampling of its treasures, and cultivating the desire to further understand and apply these riches to everyday life. Where introductions to the atonement typically favor one aspect of the work of Christ, or work with a set number of themes, aspects or theories, this book takes the opposite approach, developing the foundation for the multi-faceted nature of Christ's work within the being of God himself. It offers a grand unifying vision of Christ's manifold work. Specific elaborations of different theories of the atonement, biblical themes, and the work of different theologians find their place within this larger rubric.