Can We Trust the Gospels?: Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Paperback)

Mark D. Roberts

ISBN 10: 1581348665 / ISBN 13: 9781581348668

Editore: Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL, 2007

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Paperback. Attacks on the historical reliability of the Gospels—especially their portrayal of Jesus Christ—are nothing new. But are these attacks legitimate? Is there reason to doubt the accuracy of the Gospels? By examining and refuting some of the most common criticisms of the Gospels, author Mark D. Roberts explains why we can indeed trust the Gospels, nearly two millennia after they were written. Lay readers and scholars alike will benefit from this accessible book, and will walk away confident in the reliability of the Gospels. Attacks on the historical reliability of the Gospels—especially their portrayal of Jesus Christ—are nothing new. But are these attacks legitimate? Is there reason to doubt the accuracy of the Gospels? By examining and refuting some of the most common criticisms of the Gospels, author Mark D. Roberts explains why we can indeed trust the Gospels, nearly two millennia after they were written. Lay readers and scholars alike will benefit from this accessible book, and will walk away confident in the reliability of the Gospels. "Can We Trust the Gospels? is quite simply the best effort I have ever read by a serious scholar to communicate what scholars know about the Gospels and why that should indeed encourage us to trust them and thus to trust Jesus Christ." Hugh Hewitt, radio talk show host, author, blogger, and Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law "There is a crisis of confidence about the Gospels, fueled by sensational claims about supposedly new Gnostic Gospels with a 'revised standard' view of Jesus. As Mark Roberts makes clear, the earliest and best evidence we have for the real Jesus is the canonical Gospels, not the much later Gnostic ones." Ben Witherington III, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, author of What Have They Done with Jesus? "This book not only makes a compelling case for trusting the Gospels, it illuminates the creative ways in which God worked to bring us His Word. Roberts's brilliant little book deserves to be widely read by both skeptics and believers." Joe Carter, blogger and Director of Communications for the Family Research Council "What F. F. Bruce did for my generation ofstudents, Mark Roberts has done for the current generation. Any student who asks me if our Gospels are reliable will be given this book, and then I'll buy another copy for the next student!" Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, North Park University Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Can We Trust the Gospels?: Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Paperback)
• Editore: Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1581348665
• ISBN 13: 9781581348668
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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Riassunto

The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—tell the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ while he was on earth. But how do Christians know if they are true? What evidence is there that the events actually happened? This accessible introduction to the historical and theological reliability of the four Gospels, written by New Testament scholar Peter J. Williams, presents evidence from a variety of non-Christian sources, assesses how accurately the 4 accounts reflect the cultural context of their time, compares different accounts of crucial events, and considers how these texts were handed down throughout the centuries. Written for the skeptic, the scholar, and everyone in between, this book answers common objections raised against the historicity of the Gospels in order to foster trust in God's Word.

Informazioni sull?autore

Mark D. Roberts (PhD, Harvard University) is a pastor, author, retreat leader, speaker, and blogger. He is the senior advisor and theologian in residence of Foundations for Laity Renewal, a multifaceted ministry in the Hill Country of Texas. He was previously the senior pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church in Irvine, California. Mark also serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column Lyrical Poetry. Mark and his wife, Linda, have two children.