Format:
1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 294 Seiten)
ISBN:
9789004687165
Series Statement:
Linguistic biblical studies volume 25
Content:
"Challenging the widely accepted classification of the canonical gospels as biographies or historiographies, the author argues that they should be classified as collections of folk literature from early Christianity. Drawing on comparative register analysis and re-introducing literary and sociolinguistic insights from the twentieth-century form critics, this insightful study challenges readers to rethink the significance of gospels for understanding Jesus's historical context and relevance for modern readers. The gospels are not merely designed to inform readers about the life of Jesus but also to push readers into accepting or rejecting his teaching. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the gospel genre and the intentions of the evangelists who compiled them"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004680685
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Wishart, Ryder A. Gospels or biographies? Leiden : Brill, 2024 ISBN 9789004680685
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1163/9789004687165
