Jesus the God-Man: The Unity and Diversity of the Gospel Portrayals
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Why four Gospels rather than one? What should we do with the different emphases they present? Given the different ways they present Jesus, how can we put together all that Jesus taught and appreciate how the Gospels show us who Jesus is?
This clear, compact introduction surveys what the Gospels tell us about who Jesus is by exploring his teachings and actions in their contexts. Darrell Bock and Benjamin Simpson treat the Gospels as reliable sources for a plausible portrait of Jesus. They open up fresh ways to appreciate how the Gospels work, explaining that the four Gospels, when taken together, help us to see Jesus with depth. Major Gospel themes are treated as are the distinct emphases in each Gospel, thus demonstrating why four Gospels about Jesus are better than one combined account.
Condensing years of extensive study on the topic, this handy, readable textbook presents fresh ways to understand the Gospels, especially the Synoptics in comparison with John. Professors and students in courses on Jesus and the Gospels as well as pastors and church leaders will value this work.
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- Treats the Gospels as reliable sources for a plausible portrait of Jesus.
- Provides readers with an excellent entry into the historical Jesus.
- Offers a balanced and meaningful portrayal of Jesus.
- Introduction
- 1. Preparation: Birth, John the Baptist, and the Temptations
- 2. Jesus's Central Message: The Kingdom of God
- 3. The Nature of the Kingdom: Presence, Realm, Ethics, Messiah, and the Father
- 4. Jesus's Titles: Who Is Jesus?
- 5. Jesus's Teaching and Actions: Showing Who He Is
- 6. Jesus's Community of the New Era: The Calling of Those Who Respond
- 7. The Vindication to Come: Warning to Israel, Gentile Inclusion, and the Son of Man's Return to Judge
- 8. Jesus's Final Week: A Dispute over Authority
- Conclusion
In this book with Ben Simpson, Darrell Bock, one of evangelicalism’s leading historical Jesus scholars, takes the fruit of decades of technical scholarship on every major phase of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection and offers it concisely at a very readable level. Particularly helpful is the view that the Synoptics present Jesus from the earth up, whereas John depicts him from heaven down. An excellent resource that deserves widespread use.
-Craig L. Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary
Jesus the God-Man provides readers with an excellent entry into the ins and outs of critical study of the historical Jesus. Darrell Bock and Benjamin Simpson cover all the major points of importance and debate. They do so judiciously, fairly, and with clarity and precision. I am pleased to recommend it.
-Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins and dean of the School of Christian Thought, Houston Baptist University
From his lengthy experience researching Jesus and the Gospels, Darrell Bock has provided a substantive overview of the ministry and identity of Jesus. This book is packed with information, giving insight into the issues of Jesus research and offering a balanced and meaningful portrayal of Jesus. It will serve the church well
-Klyne Snodgrass, Paul W. Brandel Professor of New Testament Studies, North Park Theological Seminary
- Title: Jesus the God–Man: The Unity and Diversity of the Gospel Portrayals
- Authors: Darrell L. Bock, Benjamin I. Simpson
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 194
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Jesus Christ › Biography--History and criticism; Bible. N.T. Gospels › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:UNDVGSPLP
- Resource Type: Monograph
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