Getting the Gospels understanding the New Testament accounts of Jesus' life

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"What have acceptance speeches at the Academy Awards to do with Jesus' cry of abandonment on the cross? Can a basketball legend's jersey explain Jesus' genealogy? How would King Arthur's sword illustrate the significance of John the Baptist's preaching? These modern analogies set the stage for Getting the Gospels." "Steven L. Bridge examines what the evangelists knew and how their religious and literary backgrounds informed, enriched, and transformed their writings. He follows Jesus' life through twelve case studies, selected from the four gospels. Each chapter blends scholarly research and contemporary comparisons to underscore the imperative role that illuminating the gospels' premises plays in interpreting the New Testament."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved