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Clifton Black offers a fresh reading of the New Testament’s first three Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—and helps readers consider basic questions of interpretation. Throughout Black’s clear and engaging presentation, he makes use of topical sidebars, charts, and illustrations as well as wit and good humor to draw readers into these Gospels’ interpretations.
This concise, approachable study examines the Gospels from multiple angles—historical, sociological, literary, theological—and invites readers to better understand and appreciate the Synoptics, while guiding them to learn even more.
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Endorsements
"If you’ve ever wondered why the Gospels are so similar and yet so different, this book is for you! Black navigates the complex relationship between these Gospels without ever losing sight of their subject: Jesus."—Susan E. Hylen, Almar H. Shatford Professor of New Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
"As one of the many students who has had the privilege to learn the Gospels in the classroom of Black, I can attest that this volume has all the humor, verve, and faithfulness of his matchless persona. A perfect volume for students."—Amy Peeler, Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College
"If you’ve been looking for a measured, informed, and practical guide to the Synoptic Gospels, look no further. This is your book."—David F. Watson, Academic Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of New Testament, United Theological Seminary
"In a world where no one knows what is true and most intelligence seems artificial, Black enters the fray with an impassioned and well-tempered reading of the Synoptic Gospels. Punctuated with anecdotes, interviews, and other witticisms, this book is not your typical introduction to the synoptics; it is an invitation think about the Gospels and the Christian faith in a new way."—Micah D. Kiel, Professor of Theology, St. Ambrose University
"If you are interested in discovering or rediscovering the worlds of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in all their complexity—from political settings to preaching challenges—this book is for you."—Rebekah Eklund, Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola University Maryland
"In A Three-Dimensional Jesus, Black shares his love of reading the Gospels in engaging, memorable ways. He invites readers to delight in encountering Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels in all their varied dimensions."—Laura C. Sweat Holmes, Professor of New Testament, Wesley Theological Seminary
"Black’s A Three-Dimensional Jesus is an informed and engaging introduction to the Synoptic Gospels."—Robert E. Moses, Associate Professor of Religion, High Point University
"Black has written an invaluable resource for studying the Synoptic Gospels for students at every level."—J.P. O’Connor, Associate Professor of New Testament, Northwest University
Author Biography
Clifton Black is Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary. He is a renowned New Testament scholar with more than thirty years of teaching experience, shaping theological education and ecclesial leaders in mainline denominations. He is an ordained elder in the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. He has authored or edited twenty books and more than two hundred essays, articles, and reviews, including The Lord’s Prayer in the Interpretation series and The Rhetoric of the Gospel: Theological Artistry in the Gospels and Acts, Second edition. He was elected to the presidency of the American Theological Society (2022–2023).
Westminster John Knox Press
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- Publisher Westminster John Knox Press
- Publication Date November 2023
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780664265526
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2023
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