Parallel Lives of Jesus: A Guide to the Four Gospels

Adams, Edward

ISBN 10: 0664233317 / ISBN 13: 9780664233310

Published by Westminster John Knox Press, 2011

About this Item

A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ but the story's all there!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parallel Lives of Jesus: A Guide to the Four Gospels
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664233317
• ISBN 13: 9780664233310
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

In this highly readable introduction to the Gospels, Edward Adams demonstrates how the four canonical Gospels function separatelyâ€"as unique accounts of Jesus' lifeâ€"and as narrative renditions of a shared story: the Fourfold Gospel. Building on the premise that the Gospels are ancient biographies or "lives of Jesus," Adams examines parallel Gospel passages, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. He begins by approaching the four Gospels generally, then looks at each of them individually, and finally considers six key Gospel passages to further explore the unity and plurality of the Gospels in a more focused way. Adams's lucid prose helps to make this text ideal for beginning students of the Gospels.

About the Author

Edward Adams is Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies at King's College in London. He is the coauthor of Christianity at Corinth: The Quest for the Pauline Church, published by Westminster John Knox Press.