The Synoptic Gospels, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the scholarly journey through the Gospels from a unique Jewish perspective. This volume introduces Montefiore’s distinctive approach to the Synoptic Gospels, highlighting how Rabbinic study informs readings of Mark, Matthew, and Luke.

The author explains the book’s aims and acknowledges the collaboration with Israel Abrahams, detailing translation choices and the plan to present each Gospel with its own translation before the accompanying commentary. The work situates the Gospels in their Jewish context, discusses sources, and notes the influence of leading scholars while admitting the author’s own limits and ambitions. Readers gain insight into how modern criticism, historical context, and textual study shape our understanding of the Synoptics.

• An overview of the book’s purpose and its distinctive scholarly method


• Discussion of sources, dates, and the relationship between the Gospels


• Notes on translation choices and the author’s interpretive framework


• References to major scholars and how their ideas influence the commentary

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, Jewish history, and those seeking a thoughtful, cross-disciplinary look at the Gospels in their original context.

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