Introducing Jesus
Description
To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life. For anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus, study of the four biblical Gospels is essential.
An abridged edition of the bestselling textbook Four Portraits, One Jesus by Mark Strauss, this simple, easy-to-understand guide introduces the four biblical Gospels and their subject, the life and person of Jesus.
Like different artists rendering the same subject using different styles and points of view, the Gospels paint four distinctive portraits of the same remarkable Jesus. With clarity and insight, Mark Strauss addresses questions that surround the study of Jesus and the Gospels. What are the Gospels - are they history, theology, biography? Where did they come from? What do we know about their context? What does each Gospel uniquely teach us about Jesus? Finally, he pulls it all together illuminating what the Gospels together teach about Jesus' ministry, message, death, and resurrection, and how do we know we can trust their witness.
Including questions at the end of each chapter for group discussion or personal reflection, Introducing Jesus makes the words, history, and context of the Gospels come alive for readers.
About the Author
Mark L. Strauss (PhD, Aberdeen) is university professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary, where he has served since 1993. His books include Four Portraits, One Jesus; How to Read the Bible in Changing Times; The Essential Bible Companion; and commentaries on Mark and Luke. He also serves as vice chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version translation.
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General
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Chapter 1 - What Are the Gospels?
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Chapter 2 - The Historical Setting of the Gospels
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Chapter 3 - The Religious Setting of the Gospels
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Chapter 4 - Introducing Matthew’s Gospel
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Chapter 5 - Themes and Theology of Matthew’s Gospel
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Chapter 6 - Introducing Mark’s Gospel
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Chapter 7 - Themes and Theology of Mark’s Gospel
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Chapter 8 - Introducing Luke’s Gospel
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Chapter 9 - Themes and Theology of Luke’s Gospel
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Chapter 10 - Introducing John’s Gospel
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Chapter 11 - Themes and Theology of John’s Gospel
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Chapter 12 - The Historical Reliability of the Gospels
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Chapter 13 - Beginnings: Jesus’ Birth and Childhood
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Chapter 14 - Preparing for Ministry
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Chapter 15 - Jesus’ Message
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Chapter 16 - Jesus’ Miracles
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Chapter 17 - Jesus’ Messianic Words and Actions
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Chapter 18 - Jesus’ Death
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Chapter 19 - Jesus’ Resurrection
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- Product Details
- Page Count: 192
- Format: Softcover
- ISBN: 9780310528586
- Release: April 24, 2018