ISBN: 9781598150209

Paperback, [PU: Polebridge Press], The term "resurrection" has come to stand for what Christianity is all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be understood monolithically, … More...

Paperback, [PU: Polebridge Press], The term "resurrection" has come to stand for what Christianity is all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be understood monolithically, but rather as a pluralistic and diverse phenomenon. Early Christian communities were convinced that Rome had not defeated Jesus when they crucified him. They employed a whole host of metaphors to express that conviction. The use of the single term "resurrection" to cover the phenomenon is a mistake, one that has tyrannized Christianity. Furthermore, most Christians believe in a physical resurrection, although Paul clearly calls this into question. Once that tradition became fixed, it provided the lens through which everything else was viewed-and distorted. By examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, this book aspires to prompt readers to consider questions such as, What does the New Testament really say about the resurrection? What is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief in the resurrection? How did the resurrection become the central belief in Christianity? Why did early Christians choose to believe in the resurrection? And why is resurrection not the right word?, Religion, Christianity, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian Theology<

ISBN: 9781598150209

The term resurrection has come to stand for what Christianity is all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be understood monolithically, but rather as a pluralistic and diver… More...

The term resurrection has come to stand for what Christianity is all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be understood monolithically, but rather as a pluralistic and diverse phenomenon. Early Christian communities were convinced that Rome had not defeated Jesus when they crucified him. They employed a whole host of metaphors to express that conviction. The use of the single term resurrection to cover the phenomenon is a mistake-one that has tyrannized Christianity. Furthermore, most Christians believe in a physical resurrection, although Paul clearly calls this into question. Once that tradition became fixed, it provided the lens through which everything else was viewed-and distorted. The purpose of this book is not to say whether Jesus arose from the grave on the third day, or whether such an event is impossible. Rather, by examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, it aspires to prompt readers to consider questions such as; what does the New Testament really say about the resurrection; what is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief in the resurrection; how did the resurrection become the central belief in Christianity; why did early Christians choose to believe in the resurrection; and why is resurrection not the right word. Books<

2010, ISBN: 9781598150209

Kartoniert, 264 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 14mm, Sprache(n): eng By examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, this book aspires to prompt readers to consider quest… More...

Kartoniert, 264 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 14mm, Sprache(n): eng By examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, this book aspires to prompt readers to consider questions such as: What does the New Testament say about the resurrection?; What is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief in the resurrection?; How did the resurrection become the central belief in Christianity?and why did early Christians choose to believe in the resurrection?Bernard Brandon Scott is the Darbeth Distinguished Professor of New Testament Emeritus at Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is the author of many books including Hear Then the Parable (1989), The Trouble with Resurrection (2010), and The Real Paul: His Radical Message (2015). Versandkostenfreie Lieferung<

2010, ISBN: 1598150200

Kartoniert / Broschiert Kritik und Exegese heiliger Texte, mit Schutzumschlag 11, [PU:Polebridge Press]

2010, ISBN: 9781598150209

From Paul to the Fourth Gospel, Buch, Softcover, [PU: Polebridge Press], Polebridge Press, 2010