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The book explores selected miracles of Jesus through a collection of essays that analyze their theological significance and literary context within the canonical Gospels. It highlights how early followers of Jesus incorporated these stories, focusing on the intent behind the narratives in Mark and Luke. Additionally, it examines the Hellenistic background of miracle stories, drawing comparisons with secular and Jewish sources to understand their purpose in early Christian tradition. This scholarly work offers insights into the intersection of faith, literature, and historical context.
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Jesus and the Miracle Tradition, Paul J. Achtemeier
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Jesus and the Miracle Tradition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul J. Achtemeier
- Publisher
- Cascade Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9781498210300
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores selected miracles of Jesus through a collection of essays that analyze their theological significance and literary context within the canonical Gospels. It highlights how early followers of Jesus incorporated these stories, focusing on the intent behind the narratives in Mark and Luke. Additionally, it examines the Hellenistic background of miracle stories, drawing comparisons with secular and Jewish sources to understand their purpose in early Christian tradition. This scholarly work offers insights into the intersection of faith, literature, and historical context.