Paul Today: Challenging Readings of Acts and

The Gospels Today discusses and challenges popular interpretations of familiar Gospel texts and themes and quickly presents overviews of important controversies and debates. Does it matter whether Jesus was born in Bethlehem, or that he is understood as a prophet? What do the expressions "Son of Man" and "Son of God" really mean? Is there more to Jesus' words about the Bread of Life than meets the eye? Throughout, Need invites readers to join scholars in the stimulating and constructive work of critiquing familiar interpretations of the Bible. The Essential Inquiries set is designed to provide students, clergy, and other interested readers with an overview of issues that can arise in the study of the New Testament.

Stephen W. Need is dean of St. George's College Jerusalem

Introduction	p. 1
Rereading the Prologue: Incarnation and Creation in John 1:1-18	p. 5
Bethlehem: Was Jesus Born There?	p. 15
More Than a Prophet?: Jesus among the Prophets of Ancient Israel	p. 25
Son of God and Son of Man: Clearing Up Some Misunderstandings	p. 37
Messianic Mystery: Mark's Apophatic Christology	p. 49
Jesus the Bread of God: The Eucharist as Metaphor in John 6	p. 61
The Parable of the Prudent Steward: A Question of Identity in Luke 16:1-13	p. 71
Stilling the Storm: Creation, Discipleship, and Demons in Mark 4:35-41 and Parallels	p. 83
Metamorphosis: Transfiguration, Suffering, and Death in Mark 9:2-8 and Parallels	p. 95
Resurrection: The Spiritual Body in 1 Corinthians and the Gospels	p. 107
Epilogue	p. 119
Bibliography	p. 123
Index	p. 129
About the Author	p. 135
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