The Social World of Jesus and the Gospels

by Malina,Bruce J.

• ISBN13: 9780415146289
• ISBN10: 0415146283
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-12-16
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In order to interpret historical writings, the reader must not employ their modern understanding of the world, but must strive to grasp the mindset of the original audience. To assist the twentieth-century New Testament reader in understanding the literal meaning of the New Testament is the goal of this collection of essays.The Social World of Jesus and the Gospelsprovides the reader with a set of possible scenarios for reading the New Testament: How did first-century persons think about themselves and others? Did they think Jesus was a charismatic leader? Why did they call God 'father'? Were they concerned with their gender roles? The eight essays in this collection were previously published in books and journals generally not available to many readers. Carefully selected and edited, this collection will be both an introduction and an invaluable source of reference to Bruce Malina's thought.

Author Biography

Bruce J. Malina is Professor of Theology at Creighton University, Nebraska.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Question of Reading

Reading Theory Perspectives

The Question of First-Century Mediterranean Persons

First-Century Mediterranean Persons

A Social Psychological Model of Self

Mary - Woman of the Mediterranean

The Question of Significant Roles in the First-Century Mediterranean

Was Jesus a Charismatic Leader?

Patron and Client: The Analogy Behind Synoptic Theology

The Question of Time as First-Century Mediterranean Value

Christ and Time: Swiss or Mediterranean

The Question of the Received View

The Received View and What It Cannot Do

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