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Lazarus, Mary and Martha - A Social-scientific Reading of John (Hardcover)
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Lazarus, Mary and Martha - A Social-scientific Reading of John (Hardcover)
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The story of Lazarus in John 11-12 typically has been understood by
scholars to act as a prototype for what was to follow in the form
of the resurrection of Christ. In this book, Esler and Piper
examine the raising of Lazarus, the relationship between him and
his two sisters Mary and Martha, and examine the theological
implications of a social scientific critique of this relationship
and the Lazarus story in general. By this we mean that the authors
examine the story using social identity theory, an approach that
forms part of the flourishing field of social psychology. The
authors set out what social identity theory actually means, how it
works, with specific reference to group identity, and they apply it
to John's Gospel. In addition, the authors have taken examinations
of the catacomb art from Rome to provide empirical confirmation of
their argument. The book concludes by setting out some of the
theological dimensions of the investigation, and ultimately
provides fresh theological insight into this New Testament text.
Philip Esler has a particular interest in the reading of biblical
texts using the tools provided by social-scientific research. He
also publishes and teaches in the areas of the Bible and the Visual
Arts, and early Christian identity in Rome. He is the
Vice-Principal for Research at the University of St Andrews. Ronald
Piper currently holds the positions of Professor of Christian
Origins in the Divinity School, and University Vice-Principal for
Learning & Teaching, also at the University of St Andrews. His
primary research interests have been in the field of the gospels.
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