Jesus among Friends and Enemies: A Historical and Literary Introduction to Jesus in the Gospels

Jesus among Friends and Enemies: A Historical and Literary Introduction to Jesus in the Gospels
ISBN-10
1441234519
ISBN-13
9781441234513
Category
Religion
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2011-11-01
Publisher
Baker Books
Authors
Larry W. Hurtado, Chris Keith

Description

This engaging text offers a fresh alternative to standard introductions to Jesus. Combining literary and sociohistorical approaches and offering a tightly integrated treatment, a team of highly respected scholars examines how Jesus's friends and enemies respond to him in the Gospel narratives. It is the first book to introduce readers to the rich portraits of Jesus in the Gospels by surveying the characters who surround him in those texts--from John the Baptist, the disciples, and the family of Jesus to Satan, Pontius Pilate, and Judas Iscariot (among others). Contributors include Richard J. Bauckham, Warren Carter, and Edith M. Humphrey.

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