Portraits of Jesus : a reading guide /: a reading guide. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Imperato.
• Authors: Imperato, Robert, 1945-
• Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Jesus as Prophet Chapter 2: Mark’s Portrait of Jesus: God’s Agent against Evil and Corruption, Hidden and Suffering Son of God Chapter 3: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus: Fulfillment of Jewish Hope, Teacher of Superior Righteousness, Messiah, Son of God, Founder of the Church, Preacher of the Kingdom of God Chapter 4: Luke: Jesus as martyr prophet, champion of the poor, model of prayer, innocent and merciful savior Chapter 5: Jesus in John’s Gospel: Political activist, pre-existent Word of God, the I Am of Hebrew tradition, replacement of Jewish patriarchs, and the Father’s offer of life Chapter 6: Paul: Christ Crucified, Last Adam, Life-giving Spirit, Freedom and the Law, Source of Unity, Redeemer, and Lord Appendix: Historical Background to the New Testament Bibliography About the Author
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Hamilton Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 232; Religion: Biblical Meditations / New Testament; Religion: Biblical Studies / New Testament / General; Person and offices -- Biblical teaching
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780761873358
• Related ISBNs: 9780761873341
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