"A canonical and progressive explanation of the concept of the Messiah in the Bible, this work presents a comprehensive picture of both scriptural and cultural expectations concerning the Messiah. It includes indexes, numerous charts, and fifteen maps."--Back cover
Stories with Intent offers pastors and students an accessible and comprehensive guide to Jesus parables. Klyne Snodgrass explores in vivid detail the context in which these stories were told, the purpose they had in Jesus message, and the ways they have been interpreted by the church and modern scholarship. While holding a consciously evangelical approach, Snodgrass deals throughout with a broa…
Michael Licona opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. Then he carefully applies his principles and methods to the question of Jesus' resurrection. In addition to determining and working from the most reliable sources and bedrock historical evidence, Licona critically weighs other prominent hypotheses. Hi…