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Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Joshua W. Jipp READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE
This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the four Gospels in their literary, canonical, and theological contexts. In part 1, Joshua Jipp focuses on these two questions: What are the Gospels? How did we get four canonical Gospels? In part 2, Jipp explores the role that history, narrative, and theology play in our reading of the Gospels. Part 3 examines each of the four canonical Gospels from the perspectives of history, narrative, and theology, particularly emphasizing the role the Gospels play in discipleship. Beautifully designed in full color with maps, sidebars, images, and illustrations to hold interest and aid learning, Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture offers a faith-friendly introduction to stu- dents of the Gospels. “This wide-ranging treatment of the Gospels both reiterates es- tablished teaching and offers fresh insights. An untrained reader acquires an introduction to the central issues and even compli- cated debates with a clear presentation of what really matters. The scholar is equipped with a pedagogical resource that makes connections to art, literature, and culture. I look forward to sharing this in my parish and my classroom.” —AMY PEELER, Wheaton College “Both accessible and challenging, this book is an ideal teaching tool for the classroom and a helpful companion for anyone looking to learn anew the shape of the gospel.” —ERIC D. BARRETO, Princeton Theological Seminary “I can hardly wait to share Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture with students in my Introduction to the New Testament course. Undergraduate and masters-level students will find this book highly instructive and accessible. Readers will gain ‘wise sensibilities’ and principles for engaging the Gospels as disciples for the purpose of being transformed.” —JANETTE H. OK, Fuller Theological Seminary “A historically informed and theologically sensitive reading of the Gospels that is full of great quotes and amazing insights. Jipp shows with wisdom and erudition that the Gospels are among the most transformative books in the Christian canon.” —MICHAEL F. BIRD, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia
MARCH 2024 • 360 pp. • cloth • $47.99 • 9781540963345
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Joshua W. Jipp (PhD, Emory University) is professor of New Testament and director of the Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theo - logical Understanding at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His recent publications include Pauline Theology as a Way of Life, The Messianic Theology of the New Testament, and Saved by Faith and Hospitality. Jipp is also a series coeditor for the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
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