A Hebrew Text in Greek Dress: A Comparison and Contrast Between Jewish and Hellenistic Thought
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500923516 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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A fresh look at Jesus' method and message. James D. Mccaw An important study for those wishing to investigate the origins of the Gospel message. Jesus' method and message grew out of an Hebraic context within a tradition of Judaism. This study re-examines sayings of Jesus from a fresh perspective in order to attempt to compreh. Steven Dunn said A Valuable contribution. William McDonald provides a valuable contribution to the much-needed emphasis in biblical studies on the Semitic origins of the Gospel tradition. While he does a thorough job providing plausible challenges to Hellenistic biases in interpreting the New Testament, it woul. The New Testament is Hebrew thought in Greek words. John Kelsey The New Testament is Hebrew thought in Greek words. This book reinforces the way the New Testament must be read in order to understand what Jesus was teaching.
Albright, a scholar in modern archaeology, wrote in Christianity Today, June 21, 1968, that New Testament studies are being revolutionized as the date of the Gospels is pushed back, and the meaning of obscure text is illuminated. His teachings are imperative for believers today who desire to experience the Messiah of yesterday in a personal intimacy as they journey through the Biblical text.. They vastly increase our understanding of the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew and Aramaic spoken and written in the time of Christ. Dr. It has been over forty years since Albright declared the Gospels to be written in Hebrew, and yet the majority of academic research has held its focus in the Hellenistic genre. McDonald is dedicated to the teachings of Hebrew History and Jewish Studies as a means of understanding the Bible. This text focuses on two major themes, both are imperative in our ability to understand the Messiah, and His wonderful teachings. We now have a similar increase in the quantity of Semitic text