The Stores of Jesus' Birth and Stories Of Jesus' Birth: A Critical Introduction

Stories Of Jesus' Birth: A Critical Introduction

The Stores of Jesus' Birth

Name: The Stores of Jesus' Birth
Price: 39.67 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: Edwin D. Freed
ISBN: 9781841271323

A Critical Introduction

by Edwin D. Freed

Paperback
186 pages
Publisher: Continuum
15.6 x 23.4 x 1.1 cm

£39.67Free UK Delivery

Free UK Delivery | Available - Usually dispatched within 3 days

Available - Usually dispatched within 3 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

A critical, non-denominational discussion of the gospel accounts of Jesus' birth with a view to educating readers and broadening their perspectives. Freed's highly accessible introduction, directed to students and interested non-specialists as well as scholars, explains and examines these well-known stories from a critical perspective. 'Critical' is taken in the sense of judging among altermative answers to problems that arise from such study and arguing for the preferred solution. The aim of this book is to draw the reader to the gospel accounts for the purpose of evoking critical thought rather than to persuade the reader of a particular interpretation. In pursuit of this goal, the author shows how many diverse factors, including earlier traditions, literary styles, and the theological convictions of each gospel writer have contributed to the composition of the narratives.