The social world of Jesus and the Gospels

Summary: In order to interpret historical writings, readers must not employ their modern understanding of the world, but must strive to grasp the perceptions and social contexts of the original audience. To assist the twentieth-century New Testament reader in understanding the meaning of the New Testament is the goal of this collection of essays. The Social World of Jesus and the Gospels provides the reader with a set of workable scenarios for reading the New Testament: How did first-century persons think about themselves and others? Did they think Jesus was a charismatic leader? Why did they call God "Father"? Were they concerned with their gender roles? The eight essays in this collection were previously published in books and journals generally not available to many readers. Carefully selected and edited, this collection will be both an introduction and an invaluable source of reference to Bruce Malina's thought.

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ISBN: 9780415146296
ISBN: 0415146291
ISBN: 9780415146289
ISBN: 0415146283
Physical Description: xv, 255 pages ; 23 cm
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Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. Reading Theory Perspectives -- 2. First-Century Mediterranean Persons: A Preliminary View -- 3. The Mediterranean Self: A Social Psychological Model -- 4. Mary and Jesus: Mediterranean Mother and Son -- 5. Was Jesus a Charismatic Leader? -- 6. Patron and Client: The Analogy Behind Synoptic Theology -- 7. Christ and Time: Swiss or Mediterranean? -- 8. The Received View and What It Cannot Do.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Online version licensed for access by U. of T. users.