An Undeveloped Chapter in the Life of Christ: The Great Meaning of the Word Metanoia, Lost in the Old Version, Unrecovered in the New (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Treadwell Walden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266248624 ISBN 13: 9780266248620

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Unlock the deeper meaning of Metanoia and its role in the Gospel story.

This concise, thought-provoking study explains the Greek term Metanoia, its history, and how its “change of mind” shapes the message of John the Baptist and Jesus. Drawing on careful philology and early Christian thought, it invites readers to rethink repentance as a transformative shift in perception, heart, and life.

• Discover how Metanoia connects intellect, will, and feeling in the Christian proclamation
• Explore how the word’s origins reframe repentance, baptism, and the coming of the Kingdom
• See the scriptural arc from John the Baptist to Christ through a fresh linguistic lens
• Understand why this term has been a focal point for Christian theology and preaching

Ideal for readers of theology, biblical studies, and anyone curious about how language shapes faith.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266248624
• ISBN 13: 9780266248620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 47