Jesus in History, Legend, Scripture, and Tradition: A World Encyclopedia - Couverture rigide

 
9781610698030: Jesus in History, Legend, Scripture, and Tradition: A World Encyclopedia
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ISBN 10 : 1610698037 ISBN 13 : 9781610698030
Editeur : ABC-CLIO, 2015

Synopsis

This multifaceted work contextualizes Jesus in religion and culture by bringing together articles on folklore, history, literature, philosophy, popular culture, and theology.

Many books have been written about Jesus, but this two-volume work takes a different approach than most. What sets it apart is that it emphasizes Jesus' lasting impact on world history and his legacy in the imagination over 2,000 years. Written as an introduction, the encyclopedia is equally suitable for Christians who wish to better understand the history and philosophy of their religion and for non-Christians who wish to grasp Christianity in its historical and social contexts.

Alphabetically arranged entries cover representations of Jesus in the bible and the writings of key theologians, examining the essentials of philosophical and religious views across history. The set also includes hundreds of entries that reflect on the role Jesus has played in popular culture and contemporary vernacular religion—perspectives that are not usually placed alongside theology. Through the encyclopedia, students will see how artists, writers, philosophers, church figures, and others have imagined Jesus and been influenced by their perceptions of him. At the same time, primary documents will encourage students to compare and contrast ideas and evaluate arguments that have arisen over 20 centuries.

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À propos de l?auteur

Leslie Houlden is an Anglican priest and a retired professor of the University of London.

Antone Minard, PhD, is lecturer in the Department of Humanities at Simon Fraser University and in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia.

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Éditeur
ABC-CLIO
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1610698037
ISBN 13 
9781610698030
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
695
Éditeur
Houlden Leslie, Minard Antone
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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