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Gospels or Biographies? the Gospels as Folk Literature

  • Hardback
  • 304 pages
  • Publisher: Brill
  • 15.8 x 24.3 x 2.3 cm

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Challenging the widely accepted classification of the canonical gospels as biographies or historiographies, the author argues that they should be classified as collections of folk literature from early Christianity. Drawing on comparative register analysis and re-introducing literary and sociolinguistic insights from the twentieth-century form critics, this insightful study challenges readers to rethink the significance of gospels for understanding Jesus's historical context and relevance for modern readers. The gospels are not merely designed to inform readers about the life of Jesus but also to push readers into accepting or rejecting his teaching. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the gospel genre and the intentions of the evangelists who compiled them.

  • Title

    Gospels or Biographies? the Gospels as Folk Literature

  • Author

    Ryder Wishart

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Brill

  • Published

    March 2024

  • Weight

    568g

  • Page Count

    304

  • Dimensions

    15.8 x 24.3 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9789004680685

  • ISBN-10

    9004680683

  • Eden Code

    6482647

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