John Court

Reading the New Testament

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Rather than prescribing one "correct" way of reading, "Reading the New Testament" analyzes the many ways in which the New Testament can be read and interpreted. This study offers an overview of and introduction to the most influential theories of recent scholarship, discussing the background against which such theories are developed. It shows the advantages of combining methods of reading, thus stimulating an interaction between various approaches, illustrated by the individual volumes in the series. This is an important addition to New Testament literature, offering the student of religion a comprehensive overview of the methods and approaches used by scholars in the field. As such, it will make invaluable reading not just for the student, but for anyone interested in an introduction to this fascinating area of religious and literary thought. Reading the New Testament is intended as a companion volume to the successful "New Testament Readings" series.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 386g
• ISBN-13: 9780415103671
• ISBN-10: 0415103673
• Artikelnr.: 22322155

Autorenporträt

John M. Court has taught biblical studies at the University of Kent for more than twenty years. He is the author of two volumes on the Book of Revelation and co-author of The New Testament World.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1. Introduction: On Reading the Bible 2. Historical Reading 3.
Narrative Theology 4. Short Stories and their Structure 5. Intertexuality
6. Rhetoric 7. The Text in a Social Context 8. Psychological Readings 9.
Allegory or Spiritual Reading 10. Texts as Slogans 11. Reading in Action:
John 21 Postscript: Ariadne's Thread.