Gospels or biographies?: the Gospels as folk literature
"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 socio...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| Servicio de pedido Subito: | Pedir ahora. |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2024]
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| En: |
Linguistic biblical studies (volume 25)
Año: 2024 |
| Volúmenes / Artículos: | Mostrar volumes / artículos. |
| Colección / Revista: | Linguistic biblical studies
volume 25 |
| (Cadenas de) Palabra clave estándar: | B
Bibel. Evangelien
/ Literatura popular
/ Género literario
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| Clasificaciones IxTheo: | HC Nuevo Testamento |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
Bible. Gospels
Language, style
B Bible as literature B Folk literature |
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| Sumario: | "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"-- |
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| Notas: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Descripción Física: | VIII, 294 Seiten, Diagramme, 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9004680683 |
