Pennington, Jonathan T
Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801039379
- author:
- Pennington, Jonathan T
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Baker Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Bible, Bible Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction by Jonathan T. Pennington provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the Gospel narratives as Scripture. This textbook offers a nuanced approach to reading the Gospels, exploring various vantage points and literary styles to uncover their theological and ethical aims. Pennington's work is designed to be used in conjunction with other textbooks or on its own, providing students with a deeper understanding of how the Gospel narratives yield material for theological reflection and faithful practice. By examining the fruit of historical and literary study, this book helps readers develop a critically aware and hermeneutically intelligent approach to reading the Gospels. Suitable for professors and students in Gospels, New Testament survey, and New Testament interpretation courses, Reading the Gospels Wisely is an ideal resource for anyone seeking to hear the witness of the Gospel narratives in a way that supports Christian application and proclamation.