The Written Gospel by Markus Bockmuehl, Donald A. Hagner - 9780521540407

Discover a profound exploration into the origins, production, and reception of the canonical gospels with \""The Written Gospel,\"" edited by esteemed scholars Markus Bockmuehl and Donald A. Hagner. This essential academic resource meticulously surveys the early church's understanding and development of the gospels, tracing the journey from eyewitness memory and oral tradition to their final written forms. It delves into the significance of the 'gospel' of Jesus within Jewish and Hellenistic contexts, offering a comprehensive analysis of the composition, design, and intentions behind each of the four canonical gospels. This paperback edition, published by Cambridge University Press, is a cornerstone for anyone interested in Christian theology, biblical history, and New Testament scholarship.\n\nThis scholarly work is a must-have for students, researchers, and collectors of religious texts. It critically examines the question of reception history, the proliferation of 'apocryphal' gospes