The greatest story ever told was honed like any good performance, on the road in front of audiences. Acclaimed scholar L. Michael White challenges us to read the gospels as they were intended--as performed stories of faith, not factual accounts--and illuminates the agendas that motivated each of their authors. A fresh account of the gospels that have shaped centuries of Christian belief, "Scripting Jesus" offers important insight into how we can understand Jesus's story today.
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The greatest story ever told was honed like any good performance, on the road in front of audiences. Acclaimed scholar L. Michael White challenges us to read the gospels as they were intended--as performed stories of faith, not factual accounts--and illuminates the agendas that motivated each of their authors. A fresh account of the gospels that have shaped centuries of Christian belief, "Scripting Jesus" offers important insight into how we can understand Jesus's story today.
Imprint | HarperOne |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | May 2011 |
Authors | L. Michael White |
Dimensions | 228 x 153 x 37mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 528 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-122880-3 |
Barcode | 9780061228803 |
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LSN | 0-06-122880-X |