The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible Series)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 338 pages
• Published by: Oxford University Press, USA
• Edition: 2nd Edition May 16, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0199246165
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0199246168
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
`'Dr. Graham Stanton is a renowned exegete and expositor of the Gospels. His The Gospels and Jesus has been a standard teaching tool since it was first published in 1989. I am delighted to have received the updated, second edition. It is a rare achievement for any author to comprehend, digest, and present such a vast amount of scholarly research in a simple, clear, and readable format. From my own standpoint, I am especially happy to see how the recent debates about the historical Jesus are judiciously reflected in the expanded treatment of the subject in this second edition, which deserves as much dissemination and use as the first.'' John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame

`Review from previous edition 'an great introduction to the present day study of the gospels. The style of the book is simple and attractive.' ' Irish Biblical Studies

`'The current updating of Graham Stanton's book will help it maintain its preeminent position as a valuable and authoritative introduction suitable for a wide readership.' ' Keith Elliott, University of Leeds

`'I continue to be impressed with how well the author has achieved the aim of covering so much material and so many issues within comparatively brief scope.'' US review of the proposed new edition

`'Graham Stanton's book is well-known and highly regarded as an great introduction to the study of Jesus and the Gospels. The author is of course a well-known and established New Testament scholar, well-placed to introduce students to the discipline and subject matter. A lot has happened in the field of New Testament studies in the eleven years since the book was first published, and it would be of great benefiit for the book to be revised to take account of these developments.'' UK review of the proposed new edition

`'an even better book than before, now presented in an enlarged and attractive format'' Morna D. Hooker,The Epwoth Review

`'he has again produced a work that is remarkable for the clarity of its argument and the breadth of its scholarship'' J.E. Tollington, Journal of the STudy of the Old Testament

Product Description
Jesus of Nazareth and the four New Testament gospels continue to fascinate people from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Here, Stanton assesses the reliability of the evangelist's portraits of Jesus, and explores his teaching, intentions, and the reasons for his downfall. A leading specialist on the gospels, Stanton sheds new light on the topic.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible Series) (Paperback) This book was used for one of my undergrad classes on the gospels. It's a very good introduction, indeed. It covers the basics keeping in mind Jesus. The language is very clear and the author doesn't go into too many details, which is a good thing. The book belongs to a series that follow the same guidelines. If yuo're looking into deepening your understanding of scriptures but are afraid of the amount of books that are out there... start with this one.