Download or read book The Puzzle of the Gospels written by Peter Vardy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2015. The gospels tell a story. There are many types of story ranging from fiction through biographies to attempts at historical accounts. Even so-called 'true' stories will be affected by the perception of the writer. It is impossible to present any book without taking the viewpoint of the author into account - which is one reason why this book will be devoting considerable time to understanding the purpose and intention of the individual gospel writers. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John present different accounts of the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth, as one might expect from four people who, although they use some common material, nevertheless present this material in distinctive ways. This book will be concerned with helping you, the reader, to understand the gospel stories and how they came to be written; to bring to light the implicit references that were being made of which modern readers may be unaware; and also to consider the issue of the truth of the stories.
Download or read book The Puzzle of the Gospels written by Peter Vardy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2015. The gospels tell a story. There are many types of story ranging from fiction through biographies to attempts at historical accounts. Even so-called 'true' stories will be affected by the perception of the writer. It is impossible to present any book without taking the viewpoint of the author into account - which is one reason why this book will be devoting considerable time to understanding the purpose and intention of the individual gospel writers. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John present different accounts of the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth, as one might expect from four people who, although they use some common material, nevertheless present this material in distinctive ways. This book will be concerned with helping you, the reader, to understand the gospel stories and how they came to be written; to bring to light the implicit references that were being made of which modern readers may be unaware; and also to consider the issue of the truth of the stories.
Download or read book Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament written by Bill Jones and published by Authentic. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intimidated! Overwhelmed! Totally confused? With hundreds of pages of stories, theology and strange visions, who wouldn't feel this way about the New Testament? How does it all fit together? But imagine that the New Testament was a 1,000 - piece puzzle. It's easier to figure out what you're putting together if you have the picture on the box to go by and the corners and straight edges as guides. The chapters in this book provide the puzzle's box cover, corners and straight-edged pieces, demystifying the whole picture of what you are assembling. Armed with these advantages, when you read or study New Testament passages, you will easily understand how the puzzle fits together. CONTENTS Introduction: How the New Testament is Put Together Chapter 1: Christ 's Private Period Chapter 2: Christ 's Public Period Chapter 3: Christ 's Trials Period Chapter 4: Christ 's Triumphant Period Chapter 5: The Church 's Private Period Chapter 6: The Church 's Public Period Chapter 7: The Church 's Trials Period Chapter 8: The Church 's Triumphant Period Conclusion: Admiring the Puzzle Frame
Download or read book The Jesus Puzzle written by Earl Doherty and published by . This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new presentation of the argument that no historical Jesus existed. A full and comprehensive survey of the question through an examination of the early Christian record, canonical and non-canonical, from Q to the Gospels, from the earliest Pauline epistles to the second century apologists, along with Jewish, Gnostic, and Greco-Roman documents of the time. The philosophy of the era, its religious expression in the pagan mystery cults, fascinating glimpses into the historical background of the period, an in-depth consideration of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, are only some of the additional topics covered in the book. A richly-detailed, highly lucid and entertaining account of how Christianity began without an historical Jesus of Nazareth, who came to life only on the pages of the Gospels. While based on the author's work for 'The Jesus Puzzle' website, the book is almost entirely an original writing, not a compilation of website articles. Like the website itself, the book has been styled for the general reader, though the scholarly community will find it of value as well.
Download or read book Unlocking the Puzzle of the Bible eBook written by Bill Jones and published by Struik Christian Media. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With page upon page of names like Melchizedek, Mephibosheth and Meshelemiah, hundreds of stories – some touching, others humourous and still others that are gruesome, sometimes-difficult-to-understand theology and strange visions, who wouldn't feel overwhelmed and confused about the Bible? How does it all fit together? But imagine that the Bible is a 1 000 piece puzzle. It's easier to figure out what you're putting together if you have the picture on the box to go by and the corners and straight edges as guides. The chapters in this book provide the puzzle's box cover, corners and straight-edged pieces, providing you with the key to unlock the secret of the Bible. Putting together the Puzzle of the Bible breaks up both the Old and New Testament in digestiblel chunks, or ‘eras’. When you read or study Bible passages, the knowledge of those eras will enable you to place the passage in its chronological context and easily understand how the puzzle fits together. Putting together the Puzzle of the Bible is ideal for those who have little or no familiarity with the Bible or for pastors and lay leaders to help teach a better understanding of the Word of God.
Download or read book Unlocking the Puzzle written by David Oliver Smith and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shorter, simpler first draft of the Gospel of Mark has been theorized by New Testament scholars for almost two hundred years. Using literary tools, David Oliver Smith strips away interpolation and redaction from the canonical Gospel to reveal that long-sought first draft--the Original Gospel of Mark. Original Mark, shorter than the canonical version and with several large blocks of text replaced in their original locations, reveals a coherent structure and a different picture of who Jesus is. But it is anything other than simple. The Original Gospel also presents puzzles for the curious reader of Mark to solve, and Smith has found the keys to their solution. Analysis of the text that was interpolated into Mark reveals who that redactor might have been. Evidence is presented that it was the author of the Gospel of Luke who redacted the first-written Gospel, jumbled its structure, and changed its Christology. Follow the analysis of literary structures created by the genius who wrote Mark's Gospel and discover the astounding design of the Original Gospel of Mark.
Download or read book The Puzzle of Gospel Harmony written by Fred L. Hardwicke and published by Fred Hardwicke Books. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do Matthew and Mark and Luke and John fit together? Even serious Bible scholars find this question frustrating and even troubling. This book analyzes the various literary forms found in these four gospels and concludes that the different episodes of the gospels do fit together in a satisfying way. It is an interesting read and an important reference book on this subject.
Download or read book Bible Word Search written by and published by GIL Publications. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Unique approach to presenting God's Word* Bible Scriptures and Word Search Puzzles* Puzzles made from key words in Scriptures* Excellent gift for puzzle enthusiasts* Great witnessing tool* Effective lessons for Sunday School youth classes* Reference tool for finding scripture
Download or read book The God Puzzle written by Bruce Konold and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Posh King James Puzzles written by The Puzzle Society and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket Posh® King James Puzzles: The Life of Jesuspairs faith and fun in a wonderfully attractive package. This book of amazing brainteasers explores and teaches Biblical verse in a pretty little package. The Posh and Pocket Posh® puzzles series have over 1.5 million copies in print since their inception in May 2008. Pocket Posh King James Puzzles: The Life of Jesus pairs faith and fun in the best-selling Pocket Posh puzzle book format. This King James Bible-based title includes challenging brainteasers that use Jesus as the foundation for the content of the puzzle. Packaged in a handy 4 x 6 size, Pocket Posh puzzle books fit nicely into a purse, pocket or tote. Word search and crossword puzzles, along with a variety of other mind-sharpening games, grace the pages of this irresistibly attractive puzzle book.
Download or read book Solving the Synoptic Puzzle written by Eric Eve and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke relate to each other has become the subject of often intense debate. No longer is it safe to assume that the long dominant Two Document Hypothesis can be accepted without much question. In this book, Eve introduces students and other interested readers to the issues surrounding the Synoptic Problem and goes on to argue for an alternative theory (the Farrer Hypothesis) which does away with the need for the hypothetic source Q. In the course of doing so he also provides a helpful discussion of the how and why of first-century Gospel authorship. While the reader is alerted to the difficulties and complexities that surround solving the puzzle of Synoptic relations, the discussion is kept as accessible as possible and assumes no prior knowledge of New Testament scholarship or Greek.
Download or read book Pocket Posh King James Puzzles written by The Puzzle Society and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Posh® King James Puzzles: New Testamentpairs faith and fun in a wonderfully attractive package. This book of amazing brainteasers explores and teaches Biblical verse in a pretty little package. The Posh and Pocket Posh® puzzles series have over 1.5 million copies in print since their inception in May 2008. Pocket Posh King James Puzzles: The New Testament pairs faith and fun in the best-selling Pocket Posh puzzle book format. This King James Bible-based title includes challenging brainteasers that use the New Testament as the foundation for the content of the puzzle. Packaged in a handy 4 x 6 size, Pocket Posh puzzle books fit nicely into a purse, pocket or tote. Word search and crossword puzzles, along with a variety of other mind-sharpening games, grace the pages of this irresistibly attractive puzzle book.
Download or read book Discovering the Bible written by Alex Varughese and published by Beacon Hill Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering the Bible has everything you’re looking for in a survey of the Bible. It examines the Bible’s amazing message and story of faith in a way that will captivate readers and impel them to learn more. Thorough, sound biblical scholarship combined with an eye-catching format and easy-to-understand writing style make this textbook a must-have for every Christian’s library.In Discovering the Bible, you’ll find:Objectives defined for each lessonPersonal questions to help you relate the Bible to your lifeSidebars to explain theological pointsKeywords identified and defined on each pageStudy questions for review of the materialSummary statements at the end of each chapterListing of resources for further study at the end of each chapterColorful pages and images that make it attractive to readShort, well-organized chapters
Download or read book Who Is Jesus written by Allan R. Bevere and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-25 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Easter, major magazines and blogs will publish articles claiming to tell us who Jesus was. Every few weeks we see a new book making similar claims. Is it possible to know? In Who Is Jesus?, Allan Bevere addresses this question from the point of view of a person of faith who takes seriously the gospels and early Christian tradition as documentation of events and of serious theological reflection on those events. According to Bevere, Christian theology was neither an invention, nor a set of random speculations unrelated to reality. Rather, they were the response of early Christianity to the experience of Jesus and the historical pictures as presented in the canonical gospels. From a discussion of the Old Testament record piecing together the puzzle of biblical messianic prophecy through illumination of the christological controversies of the first five centuries of Christian history, and then back to the four portraits of Jesus given to us in the canonical gospels, this book provides a clear description of how orthodox Christian scholarship can bring together the varied evidence in order to present a coherent theological picture of the Jesus of history. As Bevere contends, history and theology are not easily separated, but are two threads that create an interwoven tapestry in which events have meaning. This book is good for individual reading, or could easily provide readings and an outline for a small group study.
Download or read book Bible Word Search Puzzles written by Patti Greene and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Word Search puzzle book using words from the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and JohnThis book contains 89 challenging and inspiring Bible word search puzzles from the Gospels-Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each puzzle is prepared on an 18x18 grid with twenty-four words going horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all eight directions. These puzzles are designed for all levels of expertise by choosing the option that fits your time, desire, personality, or capability. Everyone can be a winner!-Relentless-One who finds all 24 words-A Real Go-Getter-One who finds 18 words-Successful-One who finds 12 words-Free Spirit-One who decides each day how many words to findPuzzles in this book include the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. From these puzzles, puzzle lovers acquire an overview of words from Jesus' life, ministry, and culture.These words were chosen carefully from the Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible: The New American Standard Bible after studying each chapter. The selection basis is words that will inspire, enlighten, and teach you the chapter themes and stories.Whether you only work on the puzzle or read the coordinating Bible chapter along with your puzzle time, you will be sure to have fun searching for each word. And, if you get stumped, there are solutions to each puzzle at the back of the book.
Download or read book Mystery of the Kingdom written by Edward P. Sri and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystery of the Kingdom is a refreshing Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew that focuses on the "kingdom of God." Why is the kingdom at the heart of Jesus' teaching? What were Jesus' contemporaries expecting? What did Jesus actually say about His kingdom? What is the relationship between the "kingdom" and the Catholic Church we see today? Join popular Scripture professor Edward P. Sri for a faithful exploration of Jesus' "kingdom-building" mission. Sri's accessible style and provocative study questions make this book ideal for individual or group study. About the Series: The Kingdom studies explore the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament and carried on by His Church. Solid, trustworthy content in language anyone can appreciate.
Download or read book Abraham s Silence written by J. Richard Middleton and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is traditional to think we should praise Abraham for his willingness to sacrifice his son as proof of his love for God. But have we misread the point of the story? Is it possible that a careful reading of Genesis 22 could reveal that God was not pleased with Abraham's silent obedience? Widely respected biblical theologian, creative thinker, and public speaker J. Richard Middleton suggests we have misread and misapplied the story of the binding of Isaac and shows that God desires something other than silent obedience in difficult times. Middleton focuses on the ethical and theological problem of Abraham's silence and explores the rich biblical tradition of vigorous prayer, including the lament psalms, as a resource for faith. Middleton also examines the book of Job in terms of God validating Job's lament as "right speech," showing how the vocal Job provides an alternative to the silent Abraham. This book provides a fresh interpretation of Genesis 22 and reinforces the church's resurgent interest in lament as an appropriate response to God.
