Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (Second Edition) (IVP Bible Dictionary)

“A superb resource for the study of the Gospels. Because they are limited to Jesus and the Gospels these excellent articles can be much longer than is typically the case in reference works. The contributors represent the finest contemporary scholarship and are often among the leading authorities on the subjects they have been assigned. This is a reference volume that every serious student of the Gospels will be grateful to own and use.”

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“Scholarly, yet nontechnical—and written from the standpoint of orthodox Christian belief—this outstanding Dictionary harvests the fruits of contemporary research into Jesus and the Gospels for the benefit of pastors, seminarians and the general public.”

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“I am impressed by the breadth of research and the care with which evidence is weighed and conclusions are stated....This volume makes readily available virtually all of the relevant data and presents summaries of the major conclusions that characterize contemporary Gospel scholarship. Clearly written, it will be especially useful for the pastor who wishes to be reliably informed on these matters.”

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“What James Hastings’ famous Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels did for the early twentieth century, IVP’s stunning Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels has done for the late twentieth and early twenty–first century—provide an authoritative treatment of all the major historical and theological themes found in the four Gospels. Since the contributors write in fields of their demonstrated expertise, often articles summarize a monograph the author has written; one finds, for example, Blomberg writing on ‘Historical Reliability,’ Bruce on ‘Canon,’ Danker on ‘Benefactor,’ Hoehner on ‘Chronology,’ Osborne on ‘Resurrection,’ Riesner on ‘Teacher,’ Stein on the ‘Synoptic Problem,’ Travis on ‘Judgement,’ Trites on ‘Witness,’ and Wilkins on ‘Disciples.’ Being user–friendly with its clear format, extensive bibliographies, and uncluttered English, the Dictionary will prove a splendid tool not only for pastors and teachers but also for students and laypersons.”

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“This reference work harvests the fruit of the best contemporary evangelical scholarship on the Gospels. Students who seek a responsible, critically conservative perspective on the Gospel traditions will find a rich source of information here. The up–to–date selective bibliographies make this volume especially valuable as a teaching tool.”

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“A splendid achievement! Thanks to some careful and innovative editorial planning and execution, this volume fills a large gap in recent literature on the Gospels and their christologies.... The time is surely ripe to harvest the gains of academic study over the past several decades when evangelical scholars have played a notable role.... The book will take its place on the shelf and desk of all alert ministers, hard–pressed students and even circumspect professors!”

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