40 Questions about the Historical Jesus Contributor(s): Pate, C. Marvin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0825442842 ISBN-13: 9780825442841 Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts - Religion | Christian Theology - Christology |
Dewey: 232.901 |
LCCN: 2014034520 |
Series: 40 Questions & Answers |
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.97" W x 9.04" (1.21 lbs) 408 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Answers to critical questions regarding the study of the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith The conclusions of the quest for the historical Jesus, which casts the majority of Christ's life as a myth, are a stark contrast to the orthodox view of Christ as presented in the Bible. Pate demonstrates that a critical analysis of the gospel text along with historical and cultural methods of investigation actually point toward an orthodox view of Christ. This work argues that the canonical Gospels are the most trustworthy information we have about the gospel writers as well as the life and ministry of Jesus, including his death, visit to |
Contributor Bio(s): Pate, C. Marvin: - C. Marvin Pate (PhD, Marquette University) is professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University. He is the author and editor of numerous works, including Four Views on the Book of Revelation; The Writings of John: A Survey of the Gospel, Epistles, and Apocalypse; Romans (Teach the Text Commentary Series); and From Plato to Jesus. |