Telling Tales about Jesus: An Introduction to the New Testament Gospels

By William Shawcross

Book Overview

The Gospels in their cultural and political setting - Warren Carter leads the beginning student in an exploration of the New Testament Gospels as distinct tales told about Jesus, with different purposes for different circumstances. He takes up the "tale" told by each Gospel and presents a likely reconstruction of its setting, giving particular attention to often overlooked aspects of the Roman imperial setting. A concluding chapter addresses how the Gospels inform and shape our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. Maps, images, sidebars, and a glossary add value to this student-friendly text. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586483471
• ISBN13: 9781586483470
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"