Before the early Christian evangelists were Gospel writers, they
were Gospel readers. Their composition process was more complex
than simply compiling existing traditions about Jesus, then
ordering them into a narrative frame. Rather, these writers were
engaged in a creative and dynamic act of theological reception.
'Gospel reading' refers to this innovative and often artistic use
of source materials -- from Israel's Scriptures to pre-existing
narratives of Jesus-- to produce updated, expanded, or even
alternative renditions. This volume explores that process. The
common thread running through each chapter is the conviction that
the early Christian practice of writing 'gospel' and the 'Gospels'
was one of the most hermeneutically creative exercises in ancient
literary culture, one that was prompted by the perceived
theological significance of Jesus. The contributors seek to
demonstrate the intricate dynamics of this controversial figure's
theological and textual reception through foundational essays on
specific texts and themes.
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