Interest in the historical Jesus continues to occupy much of today's discussion of the Bible. The vexing question is how the Jesus presented in the Gospels relates to the Jesus that actually walked this earth.Studying the Historical Jesus is an introductory guide to how one might go about answering that question by doing historical inquiry into the material found in the Gospels. Darrell Bock introduces the sources of our knowledge about Jesus; both biblical and extra-biblical. He then surveys the history and culture of the world of Jesus. The final chapters introduce some of the methods used to study the Gospels; including historical; redaction; and narrative criticisms. Bock; a well respected author; provides an informed evangelical alternative to radical projects like the Jesus Seminar. His audience; however; is not limited only to evangelicals. This book; written for college and seminary courses; offers an informed scholarly approach that takes the Gospels seriously as a source of historical information.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ArmyocsAs described.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A Valuable Resource in Learning and TeachingBy Donna KerfootAs a full-time doctoral student and teacher;"Modern Christian Thought;" Volume 1; written by James C. Livingston has proven to be a valuable resource. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Modern period from the Enlightenment through the nineteenth century in a clear and concise manner highlighting exemplary figures such as; Kant; Schleiermacher; Mohler; Newman and Ritschl. I recommend both Volume One and Volume Two of "Modern Christian Thought" to both students and teachers who have a passionate interest in the historical; theological and philosophical development of Protestant history.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Very ReadableBy Dennis R. KoehnLivingston does a masterful job of summarizing Christian thought in the west from Kant through Nietzsche. Each theologian is well summarized and located within the various movements of Christian thought. Many of today's religious issues have their antecedents in the 19th century: individual autonomy vs group solidarity; reason vs tradition; and the objective vs subjective aspects of reality.
