Jesus and Gospel

by Stanton, Graham

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Title Statements

Full title :Jesus and Gospel / Graham N. Stanton.

Summary

'Gospel' initially referred to oral proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, but was later used to refer to four written accounts of the life of Jesus. How did this happen? Here, distinguished scholar Graham Stanton uses new evidence and fresh perspectives to tackle this controversial question. He insists that in the early post-Easter period, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was heard against the backdrop of a rival set of 'gospels' concerning the Roman emperors. In later chapters Stanton examines the earliest criticisms of Jesus and of claims concerning his resurrection. Finally, he discusses the early Christian addiction to the codex (book) format as opposed to the ubiquitous roll, and undermines the view that early copies of the Gospels were viewed as downmarket handbooks of an inward-looking sect.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004.

The Physical Object

Description:xii, 239 pages ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0521810329, 9780521810326, 0521008026, 9780521008020
oclc:ocm52846591
LC Classification:BS2555.52
Dewey Decimal:226/.06

Jesus and Gospel -- The fourfold Gospel -- Jesus traditions and Gospels in Justin Martyr and Irenaeus -- The law of Christ and the Gospel -- Jesus of Nazareth, a magician and a false prophet who deceived God's people? -- Early objections to the resurrection of Jesus -- Why were early Christians addicted to the Codex? -- What are the Gospels? New evidence from papyri?

Subjects

Bibel, Evangelien Bible., Évangiles Bible., Gospels Bible., New Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc Evangelie Jesus Christ Jesus Christus Vroege kerk