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John, Jesus, and the renewal of Israel /

Horsley, Richard A.,

John, Jesus, and the renewal of Israel / Richard Horsley & Tom Thatcher - vi, 201 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction: reclaiming John as a source for Jesus -- The historical context of the Gospels and Jesus. Divison in Roman Palestine -- Regional histories, shared tradition, and the renewal of Israel -- The Gospels as stories and sources. Taking the Gospels whole -- Hearing the whole story -- John's story in historical context. John's story of Jesus -- Verisimilitude vs. verification -- The historical Johannine Jesus. John's Jesus and the renewal of Israel -- The prophet/messiah and the rulers of Israel -- Epilogue: the Gospel of John and the Jesus of history

ISBN: 9780802868725 (pbk. : alk. paper) 080286872X (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600
Jesus Christ--Historicity

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--John--Criticism, interpretation, etc
Bible.--John--History of Biblical events

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Jews--History--168 B.C.-135 A.D

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

Dewey Class. No.: 226.506 / HOR 1