Why four gospels? /
Donald Bridge.
- Fearn, Scotland, Mentor, 1996.
- 203 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction.
* Looking at Four Portraits. Invitation to a journey -- Can we believe the gospels? -- Why four? * Mark. Mark's journey into life -- Writing with passion -- Mark's portrait of Jesus. * Matthew. Matthew - the church handbook -- The man born to be king -- Matthew's last great act. * Luke. Luke - master of story and history -- Jesus, Saviour and Lord -- Eating with outcasts. * John. John - theology lit by love -- Good news with a difference -- John's divine drama -- A pattern of truth. * So what now? Myths, Midrash and magi -- The gospels and the Word of God -- Bible, codex and canon. Appendix : Chronology of the Gospels.
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Bible.--N.T.--Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.