Behind the Gospels – Understanding The Oral Tradition Eve Paperback SPCK

Behind the GospelsUnderstanding The Oral Tradition\nAuthor(s): Eric Eve\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: SPCK Publishing\nISBN-13: 9780281062553, 978-0281062553\nSynopsis\nFor a hundred years, the million dollar question has been, What was the nature and state of the tradition between Jesus and the gospels? Eve surveys the major proposals, offers critical and constructive commentary, and makes appropriately nuanced suggestions of his own. On this topic, his work is now the place to start' Dale C. Allison, Jr. Professor of New Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 'Eric Eve has written a magnificent guide to one of the most exciting areas in Gospels studies today - oral tradition and memory theory. With clear writing and judicious assessment, he covers the important personalities and ideas in the search to get behind the Gospels, from form criticism to the present. I highly recommend this book to scholars and students alike' Chris Keith, Pr.