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Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction (Reading Christian Scripture) Hardcover – March 19, 2024

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This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the four Gospels in their literary, canonical, and theological contexts.

In part 1, respected New Testament scholar Joshua Jipp focuses on these two questions: What are the Gospels? How did we get four canonical Gospels? In part 2, Jipp explores the role that history, narrative, and theology play in our reading of the Gospels. Part 3 examines each of the four canonical Gospels from the perspectives of history, narrative, and theology, particularly emphasizing the role the Gospels play in discipleship.

This is the third volume in a series of survey textbooks that will cover the Old and New Testaments. Beautifully designed in full color with maps, sidebars, images, and illustrations to hold interest and aid learning, Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture offers a faith-friendly introduction to students of the Gospels. Additional resources for instructors are available through Textbook eSources.
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"A historically informed and theologically sensitive reading of the Gospels"

This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the four Gospels in their literary, canonical, and theological contexts. Part 1 examines what the Gospels are and how we got four canonical Gospels. Part 2 explores the role history, narrative, and theology play in our reading of the Gospels. Part 3 examines each of the four canonical Gospels from the perspectives of history, narrative, and theology, particularly emphasizing the role they play in discipleship.

"This wide-ranging treatment of the Gospels does not suffer from bland generalities. Instead, Jipp both reiterates established teaching and offers fresh insights. An untrained reader acquires an introduction to the central issues and even complicated debates with a clear presentation of what really matters. The scholar is equipped with a pedagogical resource that makes connections to art, literature, and culture. Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture comforts the common anxieties inherent in Gospels studies as well as sparks passion to read, understand, and live these texts. I look forward to sharing this in my parish and my classroom."
--Amy Peeler, Wheaton College

"Intertwining literary, historical, and theological inquiry, Jipp introduces the complexities and possibilities Christians face when reading the Fourfold Gospel. He draws on a diverse panoply of scholars and poets, theologians and activists to illuminate how these stories have transformed the world by challenging and inspiring followers of Jesus. Both accessible and challenging, this book is an ideal teaching tool for the classroom and a helpful companion for anyone looking to learn anew the shape of the gospel."
--Eric D. Barreto, Princeton Theological Seminary

"I can hardly wait to share this bookwith students in my Introduction to the New Testament course. Undergraduate and masters-level students will find it highly instructive and accessible. Jipp offers clear yet nuanced explanations of major scholarly questions and debates in Gospels studies, along with helpful comparative charts and summaries of key points that emphasize their practical implications. The best contribution of Jipp's book is the way it guides us to actually read each of the Gospels in light of their key historical, literary, and theological themes. Readers will gain 'wise sensibilities' and principles for engaging the Gospels as disciples for the purpose of being transformed."
--Janette H. Ok, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Jipp pursues the questions of what the Gospels are, where they come from, what they say, and, most important of all, why they still matter. Jipp provides a historically informed and theologically sensitive reading of the Gospels that is full of great quotes and amazing insights. He shows with wisdom and erudition that the Gospels are among the most transformative books in the Christian canon."
--Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

About the Author

Joshua W. Jipp (PhD, Emory University) is professor of New Testament and director of the Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His recent publications include Pauline Theology as a Way of Life, The Messianic Theology of the New Testament, and Saved by Faith and Hospitality. Jipp is also a series coeditor for the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. He resides in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Academic (March 19, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1540963349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1540963345
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to read the Gospels more faithfully
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This is the kind of book I wish I had read when I was first studying deeper into the Gospels. It is an introduction that's not overly focused on historical details, background information, who is the author?, where did they write?, etc. (although it doesn't neglect those matters either), but goes in depth into what matters: the literary and theological features of the Gospels, supported by those historical matters.

What sets this introduction apart is Jipp's insightful and refreshing exposition of narrative devices and themes throughout each Gospel and their theological import. I appreciated the fact that each gospel had it's own chapter focused on the implications for discpleship and spiritual formation grounded in the prior discussion of the book's content. This makes the book valuable for both the academy and the Church.

My church is in a series on the gospel of Mark leading up to Easter, in which I preached two messages, and Jipp's chapters on Mark were helpful aids in my preparation.

This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to read the Gospels more faithfully, and who are not content just to let them remain in the past or in their own heads, but seek to live them out and honor them in our own day.
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