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This book was written for my own college classes to aid them in gaining the preliminary information necessary for an intelligent study of the life of Christ. It deals with a variety of topics, all bearing upon the one important question, What are the sources from which we gain a knowledge of that life, and how far are they trustworthy?
There is no lack of literature upon this question; indeed, the very abundance of information and discussion is the chief difficulty for a beginner. Many of the books are minute and learned treatises suited only for the specialist. Others are written to defend special theories, and presuppose a general knowledge of the subject. Most of them deal with but one or a few of all the topics to be considered. The only book with which I am acquainted that covers much of the field in a brief, simple, uncontroversial way is Anthony's "Introduction to the Life of Jesus"; but this does not treat of the text or the canon, and was published in 1896, since which time new and valuable contributions have been made to our knowledge.
I have endeavored to present in a clear and concise manner the facts which should be borne in mind as the Four Gospels are studied, and the problems - as yet only partly solved - which these Gospels present.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330594436
- ISBN 13 9781330594438
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages238
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines sources of information on Jesus Christ's life, focusing primarily on the New Testament Gospels, whose origins and reliability are debated at length. The author begins by investigating non-Christian sources and finds them to be limited: the author of the book of Josephus likely omitted information on Jesus to avoid angering Roman authorities, and Tacitus only mentions Jesus as crucified by order of Pilate after being falsely accused of setting the Great Fire of Rome. The author then turns attention to possible information within Christian writings. While many early Christian writings recount stories about Jesus, they mainly allude to events narrated in the Gospels rather than providing additional information. Still, a more complete life of Christ can be assembled from these New Testament allusions, one that corroborates the Gospel accounts, providing an outline of Jesus' life that aligns exactly with the canonical Gospels. The author concludes by considering discarded and discarded Gospels: the author believes that the Gospels of the New Testament were chosen for their accuracy and consistency with established Christian teachings. This book offers a comprehensive view of the sources of information on Jesus Christ's life and the historical context and insights that have shaped our present understanding of his story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330594438_0
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