| Description |
xv, 255 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Reading Theory Perspectives -- 2. First-Century Mediterranean Persons: A Preliminary View -- 3. The Mediterranean Self: A Social Psychological Model -- 4. Mary and Jesus: Mediterranean Mother and Son -- 5. Was Jesus a Charismatic Leader? -- 6. Patron and Client: The Analogy Behind Synoptic Theology -- 7. Christ and Time: Swiss or Mediterranean? -- 8. The Received View and What It Cannot Do |
| Summary |
In order to interpret historical writings, readers must not employ their modern understanding of the world, but must strive to grasp the perceptions and social contexts of the original audience. To assist the twentieth-century New Testament reader in understanding the meaning of the New Testament is the goal of this collection of essays. The Social World of Jesus and the Gospels provides the reader with a set of workable scenarios for reading the New Testament: How did first-century persons think about themselves and others? Did they think Jesus was a charismatic leader? Why did they call God "Father"? Were they concerned with their gender roles? |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographies and indexes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Gospels http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79063688 -- Social scientific criticism.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008647
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| Subject |
Jews -- Social life and customs -- To 70 A.D.
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Sociology, Biblical.
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| SUBJECT |
Palestine -- Social life and customs -- To 70 A.D.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85097184
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| LC no. |
96012602 |
| ISBN |
0415146283 |
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0415146291 (paperback) |
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