NT301 The Gospels as Ancient Biography: A Theological and Historical Perspective
Sign in to rateDr. Jonathan Pennington, a specialist in the Gospels, discusses how to interpret these ancient biographies based on their genre rather than focusing only on their content. This course shows how a literary reading of the Gospels reveals the beauty of Jesus’ life.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
1m
What Are the Gospels?
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The Meaning of “Gospel”
3m
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Why Do We Need the Gospels?
The Gospels: Benign Neglect
4m
How Do We Deal with Having Four Gospels?
Introduction: To Harmonize or Not
8m
How Do We Read the Gospels?
Cultural Hermeneutics: The Prodigal Son Goes to Russia
8m
What Is Our Goal in Reading the Gospels?
Introduction: Why We Ask the Question
10m
Appendix: Screencasts
Using the Bible Word Study to Discover Usages of the Word “Gospel”
5m
