Does The New Testament Imitate Homer
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Does The New Testament Imitate Homer
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Author : Dennis R. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-01
Does The New Testament Imitate Homer written by Dennis R. MacDonald and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Religion categories.
div In this provocative challenge to prevailing views of New Testament sources, Dennis R. MacDonald argues that the origins of passages in the book of Acts are to be found not in early Christian legends but in the epics of Homer. MacDonald focuses on four passages in the book of Acts, examines their potential parallels in the Iliad, and concludes that the author of Acts composed them using famous scenes in Homer’s work as a model. Tracing the influence of passages from the Iliad on subsequent ancient literature, MacDonald shows how the story generated a vibrant, mimetic literary tradition long before Luke composed the Acts. Luke could have expected educated readers to recognize his transformation of these tales and to see that the Christian God and heroes were superior to Homeric gods and heroes. Building upon and extending the analytic methods of his earlier book, The Homeric Epics and the Gospel of Mark, MacDonald opens an original and promising appreciation not only of Acts but also of the composition of early Christian narrative in general. /DIV
The Gospels And Homer
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Author : Dennis R. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-11-05
The Gospels And Homer written by Dennis R. MacDonald and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-05 with Religion categories.
These two volumes of The New Testament and Greek Literature are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing. In The Gospels and Homer MacDonald leads readers through Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, highlighting models that the authors of the Gospel of Mark and Luke-Acts may have imitated for their portrayals of Jesus and his earliest followers such as Paul. The book applies mimesis criticism to show the popularity of the targets being imitated, the distinctiveness in the Gospels, and evidence that ancient readers recognized these similarities. Using side-by-side comparisons, the book provides English translations of Byzantine poetry that shows how Christian writers used lines from Homer to retell the life of Jesus. The potential imitations include adventures and shipwrecks, savages living in cages, meals for thousands, transfigurations, visits from the dead, blind seers, and more. MacDonald makes a compelling case that the Gospel writers successfully imitated the epics to provide their readers with heroes and an authoritative foundation for Christianity.
The Gospel According To Homer And Virgil
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Author : Karl Olav Sandnes
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-02-14
The Gospel According To Homer And Virgil written by Karl Olav Sandnes and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-14 with Religion categories.
This study investigates the phenomenon of Christian centos, i.e. attempts at rewriting the Gospel stories in both the style and vocabulary of either Homer (Greek) or Virgil (Latin). Out of the classical epics an entirely new text emerged.
Luke And Vergil
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Author : Dennis R. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-11-05
Luke And Vergil written by Dennis R. MacDonald and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-05 with Religion categories.
These two volumes of The New Testament and Greek Literature are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing. In Luke and Vergil MacDonald proposes that the author of Luke-Acts followed Mark’s lead in imitating Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, but greatly expanded his project, especially in the Acts, but adding imitations not only of the epics but also of Euripides’ Bacchae and Plato’s Socratic dialogues. The potential imitations include spectacular miracles, official resistance, epiphanies, prison breaks, and more. The book applies mimesis criticism and uses side-by-side comparisons to show how early Christian authors portrayed the origins of Christianity as more compelling than the Augustan Golden Age.
The Homeric Epics And The Gospel Of Mark
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Author : Dennis R. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-09
The Homeric Epics And The Gospel Of Mark written by Dennis R. MacDonald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09 with Religion categories.
In this groundbreaking book, Dennis R. MacDonald offers an entirely new view of the New Testament gospel of Mark. The author of the earliest gospel was not writing history, nor was he merely recording tradition, MacDonald argues. Close reading and careful analysis show that Mark borrowed extensively from the Odyssey and the Iliad and that he wanted his readers to recognize the Homeric antecedents in Mark's story of Jesus. Mark was composing a prose anti-epic, MacDonald says, presenting Jesus as a suffering hero modeled after but far superior to traditional Greek heroes. Much like Odysseus, Mark's Jesus sails the seas with uncomprehending companions, encounters preternatural opponents, and suffers many things before confronting rivals who have made his house a den of thieves. In his death and burial, Jesus emulates Hector, although unlike Hector Jesus leaves his tomb empty. Mark's minor characters, too, recall Homeric predecessors: Bartimaeus emulates Tiresias; Joseph of Arimathea, Priam; and the women at the tomb, Helen, Hecuba, and Andromache. And, entire episodes in Mark mirror Homeric episodes, including stilling the sea, walking on water, feeding the multitudes, the Triumphal Entry, and Gethsemane. The book concludes with a discussion of the profound significance of this new reading of Mark for understanding the gospels and early Christianity.
Two Shipwrecked Gospels
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Author : Dennis R. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit
Release Date : 2012-06-29
Two Shipwrecked Gospels written by Dennis R. MacDonald and has been published by Society of Biblical Lit this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-29 with Religion categories.
With characteristic boldness and careful reassessment of the evidence, MacDonald offers an alternative reconstruction of Q and an alternative solution to the Synoptic Problem: the Q+/Papias Hypothesis. To do so, he reconstructs and interprets two lost books about Jesus: the earliest Gospel, which was used as a source by the authors of Mark, Matthew, and Luke; and the earliest commentary on the Gospels, by Papias of Hierapolis, who apparently knew Mark, Matthew, and the lost Gospel, which he considered to be an alternative Greek translation of a Semitic Matthew. MacDonald also explores how these two texts, well known into the fourth century, shipwrecked with the canonization of the New Testament and the embarrassment at outmoded eschatologies in both the lost Gospel and Papias’s Exposition.
Acts Within Diverse Frames Of Reference
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Author : Thomas E. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Release Date : 2009
Acts Within Diverse Frames Of Reference written by Thomas E. Phillips and has been published by Mercer University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Bibles categories.
Offers a fresh analysis of the ""Acts of the Apostles"". This work surveys contemporary ""Acts"" scholarship on two important topics: the genre of ""Acts"" and issues of wealth and poverty in ""Luke-Acts"". It provides an analysis of the process of interpretation and calls for greater self-awareness among critical readers of ""Acts"".
The World Of The New Testament
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Author : Joel B. Green
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2013-08-15
The World Of The New Testament written by Joel B. Green and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-15 with Religion categories.
This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as Lynn H. Cohick, David A. deSilva, James D. G. Dunn, and Ben Witherington III. The book includes seventy-five photographs, fifteen maps, numerous tables and charts, illustrations, and bibliographies. All students of the New Testament will value this reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive textbook and reference volume on the New Testament world.
Jesus Q And The Dead Sea Scrolls
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Author : Simon J. Joseph
language : en
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Release Date : 2012
Jesus Q And The Dead Sea Scrolls written by Simon J. Joseph and has been published by Mohr Siebeck this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Bible categories.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph.D. - Claremont) under the title: Q, the Essenes, and the Dead Sea Scrolls: a study in Christian origins.
Sacred Tradition In The New Testament
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Author : Stanley E. Porter
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2016-04-12
Sacred Tradition In The New Testament written by Stanley E. Porter and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-12 with Religion categories.
Leading biblical scholar Stanley Porter critiques the state of research regarding the New Testament's use of the Old Testament and sacred traditions. He provides needed orientation for readers interested in New Testament references to themes such as "son of man" and "suffering servant" as well as the faith of Abraham and the Passover. Porter explains that examining scriptural traditions is fundamental to understanding central ideas in the New Testament regarding Jesus. He sheds light on major themes in New Testament Christology and soteriology, offering fresh, constructive proposals.