A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts: How the Synoptic Evangelists Tell the Story of Jesus
Overview
A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts is a detailed study of the Synoptic Gospels. Warren Gage and Steven Carpenter examine topics such as Matthew’s call, Jesus’ miracles, deltaform patterning, literary structure, and Luke’s use of prophetic echoes in the life of Jesus. These respected scholars also advocate acceptance of the longer ending of Mark’s Gospel. This study is an essential perspective on comparative Gospel studies that will inform and delight students and pastors alike.
Looking for more from Warren Gage? Check out the Warren A. Gage Biblical Theology Collection (13 vols.).
Key Features
- Examines the intertextual relationship between the synoptic gospels
- Analyzes the literary structure of the texts and their settings
- Interacts with each Gospel writers’ portrait of Jesus
Contents
- A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in the Gospel According to Matthew
- A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in the Gospel According to Mark
- A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in the Gospel According to Luke
- A Literary Guide to the Story of Christ continuing in the Acts of the Apostles
- Introducing the Deltaform
- Rhetorical Criticism v. Textual Criticism: A Surprising Case for the Longer Ending of Mark’s Gospel
Top Highlights
“‘Bible students have to choose between accepting the muddle made by imposing a Western linear reading upon an archaic text, or trying to read the book through its own literary conventions.” (Page 4)
“Mark’s Use of the Elijah/Elisha Narratives in Telling” (Page 61)
“Mark is telling us that Israel’s history is being revisited and we are now in a dark hour like unto the time when God called forth the ministries of Elijah and Elisha in ancient Israel. He makes use of nine major allusions to the Elijah/Elisha narratives in telling the story in his Gospel.” (Page 64)
“Without the Gospels, we are left adrift when it comes to understanding the central message of the Bible. Everything that the Old Testament expresses as its hope and anticipation finds its fulfillment in the Gospels.” (Page 6)
“Extending from the revelation of Jesus as greater than Moses is his identity as God’s prophet, priest and king.” (Page 15)
- Title: A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts: How the Synoptic Evangelists Tell the Story of Jesus
- Authors: Warren A. Gage, Steven P. Carpenter
- Publisher: St. Andrews House
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Pages: 299
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Gospels › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Jesus Christ › Biography
- Resource ID: LLS:LITGDMT_ACTS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:22:52Z
About the Authors
Warren A. Gage is the president of the Alexandrian Forum, a ministry dedicated to bringing in-depth biblical and classical education back to our churches and communities. Prior to his work for the Alexandrian Forum, he served as a professor of Old Testament and classical studies at Knox Theological Seminary. He is known for his advocacy of biblical typology and a literary approach to biblical exposition which demonstrates that all of Scripture points toward Christ.
Steven P. Carpenter is a visiting lecturer of biblical theology at Knox Theological Seminary.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Reviews
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Howard Burgoyne
4/16/2016
This is a monumental work in literary analysis of the Gospels and Acts. The theological, pastoral, and spiritual insights that derive from this observation fuel deep insights into the life and teachings of Jesus and demonstrate the prophetic insights of the Gospel authors.