The Stories of Jesus' Birth: A Critical Introduction: No. 72 (Biblical Seminar S.)

Edwin D. Freed

ISBN 10: 1841271322 / ISBN 13: 9781841271323

Published by Sheffield Academic Press 2001-02-01, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Stories of Jesus' Birth: A Critical Introduction: No. 72 (Biblical Seminar S.)
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press 2001-02-01
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841271322
• ISBN 13: 9781841271323
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Freed's highly accessible introduction, directed at students and interested non-specialists as well as scholars, explains and examines these well-known stories from a critical perspective. "Critical" is taken in the sense of judging among alternative answers to problems that arise from such study and arguing for the preferred solution. The aim of this book is to draw the reader to the gospel accounts for the purpose of evoking critical thought rather than to persuade of a particular interpretation. In pursuit of this goal, the author shows how many diverse factors, including earlier traditions, literary styles, and the theological convictions of each gospel writer, have contributed to the composition of the narratives.

About the Author

Edwin D. Freed is Emeritus Professor of Religion, Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania.