Author : James D. G. Dunn
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1585585599
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (855 download)
Book Synopsis A New Perspective on Jesus (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology) by : James D. G. Dunn
Download or read book A New Perspective on Jesus (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology) written by James D. G. Dunn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling study, renowned author James D. G. Dunn provides a critique of the quest for the historical Jesus. Dunn claims that the quest has been misguided from the start in its attempt to separate the historical Jesus from the Christ of faith. Dunn argues that Jesus scholars have consistently failed to recognize how the early disciples' pre-Easter faith and a predominantly oral culture shaped the way the stories about Jesus were told and passed on. Dunn also examines the implications of oral transmission for our understanding of Synoptic relationships. A New Perspective on Jesus proposes a change in direction for Jesus scholarship. It will be of interest to pastors, church leaders, students, and thoughtful laypersons wanting a fresh perspective on Jesus studies.