The Puzzle of the Gospels

The Puzzle of the Gospels
Author: Peter Vardy
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317454995
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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.

The Puzzle of the Gospels

The Puzzle of the Gospels
Author: Peter Vardy
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317455002
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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.

The Jesus Puzzle

The Jesus Puzzle
Author: Earl Doherty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2005-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780968925911
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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.

Unlocking the Puzzle of the Bible (eBook)

Unlocking the Puzzle of the Bible (eBook)
Author: Bill Jones
Publisher: Struik Christian Media
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1415332088
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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.

Unlocking the Puzzle

Unlocking the Puzzle
Author: David Oliver Smith
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2016-11-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532605579
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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.

The Puzzle of Gospel Harmony

The Puzzle of Gospel Harmony
Author: Fred L. Hardwicke
Publisher: Fred Hardwicke Books
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2021-10
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9781952302718
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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.

Pocket Posh King James Puzzles

Pocket Posh King James Puzzles
Author: The Puzzle Society
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2011-04-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1449403212
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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.

The King of God's Kingdom

The King of God's Kingdom
Author: David Peter Seccombe
Publisher: Paternoster
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781842270752
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This book addresses the problems raised by biblical scholarship concerning Jesus and his mission. Much of Jesus' ministry remains a mystery; many of the things he said and did do not fit neatly into traditional Christian interpretation. He spoke of the coming of the kingdom of God but what become of this new age which was meant to be tangible and near? The King of God's Kingdom in part is an attempt to uncover and understand Jesus and His vision. At the same time, Seccombe inspires confidence in the historical Jesus, overcoming much of the confusion that has been created in the last two hundred years. With conviction of the urgency of these issues for the Christian faith today, he presents a solution to the puzzle in the form of an account of Jesus' ministry years.

Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament

Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament
Author: Bill Jones
Publisher: Authentic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-10
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781606570159
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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

Bible Word Search Puzzles

Bible Word Search Puzzles
Author: Patti Greene
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-15
Genre:
ISBN:
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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.