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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Main Author: Wishart, Ryder A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston Brill [2024]
Series:Linguistic biblical studies volume 25
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Summary:"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."--
Physical Description:VIII, 294 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9789004680685