An introduction to the Gospels and Acts / Alicia D. Myers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Myers, Alicia D., author.

Series:

Essentials of biblical studies.

Essentials of biblical studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Gospels--Introductions.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages) : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white).

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2022]

Summary:

In this short work, Alicia Myers takes readers on a journey through the Gospels and Acts, introducing them to the world of Jesus of Nazareth and of the believers who composed and shared stories inspired by him. Myers provides overviews of context and major passages in each canonical work, and also introduces readers to the Apocryphal Gospels and Acts to demonstrate the larger phenomenon of early Christian writing.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title

Series

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Series Introduction

Abbreviations

1. Introduction: Reading the Gospels and Acts in Context

2. Mark's Story: The Gospel in Roman Palestine

3. Matthew's Story: The Gospel in Jewish Contexts

4. Luke's Story, Part 1: The Gospel as a Message of Inclusion

5. Luke's Story, Part 2: God's Spirit-.Driven Mission in the Book of Acts

6. John's Story: Recognizing the Incarnate Word

7. Apocryphal Gospels and Acts: Stories beyond the New Testament

8. Conclusion: Reading the Gospels and Acts Today

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-092684-8

9780190926823

0-19-092682-1

OCLC:

1276855618