"Jesus and the Pharisees, a Study in Christian Tradition" is a rigorous scholarly exploration of one of the most significant tensions depicted in the New Testament. This work delves into the historical and literary layers of the Gospel accounts to understand how the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisaic movement was remembered and shaped by the early Church.
Donald Wayne Riddle moves beyond a surface-level reading of the scriptures, applying historical-critical methods to examine how the polemics found in the Synoptic Gospels reflect the evolving identity of the Christian movement. By analyzing the sociological and theological shifts within the primitive Christian community, the author sheds light on the process by which the Pharisees became the archetypal antagonists in the Christian narrative. This study offers valuable insights into the formation of Christian tradition and the historical context of First-century Judaism.
Ideal for theologians, historians, and students of the New Testament, "Jesus and the Pharisees, a Study in Christian Tradition" remains an important text for those seeking to understand the intersection of history and dogma. Riddle's objective approach provides a clearer picture of the Jesus of history versus the Jesus of tradition, making it a valuable resource for biblical scholarship.
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