{"product_id":"jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-9781540962959","title":"Jesus the Purifier - John`s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCraig Blomberg's book \"The Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus\" suggests that John's Gospel is a valuable source for studying the historical Jesus, and that integrating data from John with that of the Synoptics can yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg emphasizes Jesus's emphasis on purity and purification, and explores the practical and contemporary applications of this emphasis, including the contagious holiness that Jesus's followers can spread to others. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Baker Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. However, a fourth quest is underway, drawing from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel. In this book, renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the contagious holiness that Jesus's followers can spread to others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, a fourth quest is underway, drawing from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and shortcomings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the contagious holiness that Jesus's followers can spread to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 752g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 x 160 x 39 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781540962959\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craig L. Blomberg","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44232510505210,"sku":"9781540962959","price":28.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1683889335622_book_9c45c802-38e6-42cb-80b0-8560a90e0922.jpg?v=1683959360","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-9781540962959","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}