Robert Imperato

Portraits of Jesus (eBook, PDF)

A Reading Guide

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This is an introduction to the New Testament portrayals of Jesus of Nazareth. Analysis of editorial emphases by each author gives access to the ways Jesus is characterized. This is an introductory guide to the ways Jesus is depicted in the New Testament. Both college students and the general reader will find here a variety of New Testament understandings of Jesus that are rooted in critical reading of the four Gospels and Pauline letters. Underlining these particular portrayals is the historical Jesus, a prophet mighty in word and deed who challenged the people running the Temple state. This new addition gives attention to his historical context and adds to a realistic understanding of this most studied book and person. This work presumes neither religious faith nor lack of faith; its aim is to inform and to give the readers portraits as synthetic balance to the vital work of analysis. Ideally, this book should be read with a copy of the New Testament at hand to answer questions and to test the assertions of reader and author.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780761886952
• Artikelnr.: 74398918

Autorenporträt

Robert Imperato is professor of religion at Saint Leo University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Chapter 1: Jesus as Prophet Chapter 2: Mark's Portrait of Jesus: God's Agent against Evil and Corruption
Hidden and Suffering Son of God Chapter 3: Matthew's Portrait of Jesus: Fulfillment of Jewish Hope
Teacher of Superior Righteousness
Messiah
Son of God
Founder of the Church
Preacher of the Kingdom of God Chapter 4: Luke: Jesus as martyr prophet
champion of the poor
model of prayer
innocent and merciful savior Chapter 5: Jesus in John's Gospel: Political activist
pre-existent Word of God
the I Am of Hebrew tradition
replacement of Jewish patriarchs
and the Father's offer of life Chapter 6: Paul: Christ Crucified
Last Adam
Life-giving Spirit
Freedom and the Law
Source of Unity
Redeemer
and Lord Appendix: Historical Background to the New Testament Bibliography About the Author