Jesus and the Gospels : An Introduction and Survey, Second Edition

by Blomberg, Craig L.

• ISBN13: 9780805444827
• ISBN10: 0805444823
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: BROADMAN & HOLMAN PUB

Summary

This second edition ofJesus and the Gospelsprepares readers for an intensive study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the events they narrate. Craig Blomberg considers the historical context of the Gospels and sheds light on the confusing interpretations brought forth over the last two centuries. The original 1997 book won a Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, and this updated version, factoring in new scholarship, debate, critical methods, and the ongoing quest of the historical Jesus, ensures the work will remain a top tool for exploring the life of Christ through the first four books of the New Testament.

Author Biography

Craig L. Blomberg is Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary and holds a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University in Scotland. His previous works include the volume on the Gospel of Matthew in the New American Commentary series.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Historical Background for Studying the Gospels
Political Background	p. 8
Religious Background	p. 29
Socioeconomic Background	p. 58
Critical Methods for Studying the Gospels
Historical Criticism of the Gospels	p. 87
Literary Criticism of the Gospels	p. 111
Introduction to the Four Gospels
The Gospel of Mark	p. 128
The Gospel of Matthew	p. 143
The Gospel of Luke	p. 159
The Gospel of John	p. 177
A Survey of the Life of Christ
The Historical Jesus	p. 207
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus	p. 232
The Beginnings of Jesus' Ministry	p. 250
Jesus' Galilean Ministry-Earlier Stages	p. 270
Jesus' Galilean Ministry-Later Stages	p. 299
Additional Teachings of Jesus in Matthew, Luke, and John	p. 331
Jesus' Judean Ministry	p. 356
Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection	p. 383
Historical and Theological Syntheses
The Historical Trustworthiness of the Gospels	p. 424
The Theology of Jesus	p. 447
Name Index	p. 483
Subject Index	p. 490
Scripture Index	p. 494
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