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Exegesis and the Synoptics
Robert Geis
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Hardcover. Geis argues the differences in Synoptic accounts are explained by evidence that shows a Hebrew subtext, which the Greek translation misses. Geis also maintains Matthew's role as tax collector and record keeper makes the claim that he kept a cotemporaneous written account of Jesus quite credible, as well as accurate. Num Pages: 186 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Does the resolute defense of their beliefs prove that the Christian proto-communities’ earliest documents about Jesus’ life did not have the discrepancies, contradictions, and conflicts which exegetes argue existed in the four Gospels? Their presence has divided the Gospels into the Synoptics and John, declared by most contemporary exegetes to be originally Greek in their composition. Geis claims that the various differences in Synoptic accounts can be explained by the evidence that reveals they were originally, whole or in part, Hebrew documents that were later translated into Greek. The texts lexically provide a basis for this Hebrew undercurrent. Exegesis and ... Read more
Does the resolute defense of their beliefs prove that the Christian proto-communities’ earliest documents about Jesus’ life did not have the discrepancies, contradictions, and conflicts which exegetes argue existed in the four Gospels? Their presence has divided the Gospels into the Synoptics and John, declared by most contemporary exegetes to be originally Greek in their composition. Geis claims that the various differences in Synoptic accounts can be explained by the evidence that reveals they were originally, whole or in part, Hebrew documents that were later translated into Greek. The texts lexically provide a basis for this Hebrew undercurrent. Exegesis and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
Number of Pages
186
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761859710
SKU
V9780761859710
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About Robert Geis
Robert Geis is a Prelate Protosyncellus in the Eastern Orthodox Catholic rite. He has published works on the philosophy of God, human immortality, and issues of ethics.
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