Four Gospels, One Jesus?: A Symbolic ReadingIn this modern classic Richard Burridge offers an engaging introduction to the New Testament Gospels. Using the ancient visual symbols for the Gospels — human face, lion, ox, and eagle — Burridge presents a clear interpretation of each Gospel author's portrait of Jesus. This new edition contains updated suggestions for further reading and a substantial new Afterword in which Burridge reflects personally on his book's genesis, development, and positive reception over the years. Four Gospels, One Jesus? in this third edition will continue to be appreciated by teachers, students, pastors, and other readers wanting to understand Jesus more fully. |
Contents
the gospels come to be written? | 9 |
What about the authors? | 16 |
Creativity and inspiration | 22 |
The four symbols as visual teaching aids | 28 |
2 The Roar of the Lion Marks Jesus | 35 |
The beast of conflict | 41 |
What kind of animal is this creature? | 49 |
In at the kill | 59 |
The ox plods a long slow journey | 106 |
Those who are burdened with heavy loads | 118 |
The sacrificial saving victim | 126 |
The HighFlying Eagle Johns Jesus | 133 |
One Jesus? | 165 |
From four gospels forward to many Jesuses | 173 |
Biography faith and worship | 180 |
Who said anything about changes? | 187 |
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