Jesus in the Gospels: A Biblical Christology

by Rudolf Schnackenburg

Overview

According to renowned biblical scholar Rudolf Schnackenburg, a truly historical portrait of Jesus is unattainable because the primary sources written about Jesus were not historical records as such. What is attainable, however, is a faith interpretation of Jesus' life and works, gleaned from the writings of those closest to the life of Christ: the four Gospels. Thus, Schnackenburg provides a full faith interpretation of Jesus as each Gospel community portrayed him. A surprising number of commonalities about Jesus are revealed, and a fully recognizable portrait of Jesus emerges.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664229955
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	02/18/2005
Pages:	404
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Rudolf Schnackenburg was Professor Emeritus of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Wurzburg in Germany until his death in 2002. He is the author of monumental commentaries on the Gospel of John, the letters of John, and Ephesians.

Editorial Reviews

This excellent book intends “to discover the faith-picture of Jesus Christ designed by the evangelists"...The author, perhaps the most influential and prolific German Roman Catholic scholar of our day, sets out the fruit of his study of the four Gospels over several decades. His book fills a gap in the literature on the Gospels. Scholars will find new delights as they accompany the author along well-known paths. They will appreciate the notes, which include references to the literature (mainly in German) that has influenced the author's thinking. —Society of Biblical Literature

Graham Stanton