The Gospels and Homer: Imitations of Greek Epic in Mark and Luke-Acts by Dennis

Description: The Gospels and Homer by Dennis R. MacDonald These two volumes are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description These two volumes of The New Testament and Greek Literature are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing.In The Gospels and Homer MacDonald leads readers through Homers Iliad and Odyssey, highlighting models that the authors of the Gospel of Mark and Luke-Acts may have imitated for their portrayals of Jesus and his earliest followers such as Paul. The book applies mimesis criticism to show the popularity of the targets being imitated, the distinctiveness in the Gospels, and evidence that ancient readers recognized these similarities. Using side-by-side comparisons, the book provides English translations of Byzantine poetry that shows how Christian writers used lines from Homer to retell the life of Jesus.The potential imitations include adventures and shipwrecks, savages living in cages, meals for thousands, transfigurations, visits from the dead, blind seers, and more. MacDonald makes a compelling case that the Gospel writers successfully imitated the epics to provide their readers with heroes and an authoritative foundation for Christianity. Author Biography Dennis MacDonald is John Wesley Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Claremont School of Theology. He previously served as the director of the Claremont Graduate University Institute for Antiquity and Christianity. He is the author or editor of numerous books and articles, including The Homeric Epics and the Gospel of Mark and Does the New Testament Imitate Homer: Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles. Table of Contents IntroductionPart One: Homers IliadPart Two: Homers OdysseyAppendixAbbreviationsBibliography Review This first volume in MacDonalds magnum opus brings together and advances decades of MacDonalds scholarly arguments.... At this point in his career (MacDonald recently retired), MacDonald is well aware of his critics objections. His most significant response to those objections is the addition of a seventh criterion for detection the Biblical writers imitation of the classics: the recognition of such memesis by Greek readers of the Mark and Luke-Acts before 1000 BC. MacDonalds work and the manifold criticisms of it are now so widely known that this meticulously crafted volume is unlikely to change many minds. The book does, however, mark a major milestone in Gospels scholarship. Scholars interested in memesis and the forms of criticism developed from it should make perusal of this volume a high priority. * Religious Studies Review *In this magnum opus, MacDonald brings together and expands upon his earlier work on the imitation of Homer in early Christian literature, responding to critique with a refinement of his methodology and a mountain of new parallels for consideration. MacDonalds primary thesis—that Homers epics loomed incredibly large on the ancient literary scene, and that imitation of Homer was a basic element in Greco-Roman literary composition—is undeniable. That early Christian authors participated in Homeric imitation is confirmed by MacDonalds analyses. As always, reading New Testament texts with MacDonald and Homer is exciting and provocative. -- Janet Spittler, Texas Christian University Long Description These two volumes of The New Testament and Greek Literature are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing. In The Gospels and Homer MacDonald leads readers through Homers Iliad and Odyssey, highlighting models that the authors of the Gospel of Mark and Luke-Acts may have imitated for their portrayals of Jesus and his earliest followers such as Paul. The book applies mimesis criticism to show the popularity of the targets being imitated, the distinctiveness in the Gospels, and evidence that ancient readers recognized these similarities. Using side-by-side comparisons, the book provides English translations of Byzantine poetry that shows how Christian writers used lines from Homer to retell the life of Jesus. The potential imitations include adventures and shipwrecks, savages living in cages, meals for thousands, transfigurations, visits from the dead, blind seers, and more. MacDonald makes a compelling case that the Gospel writers successfully imitated the epics to provide their readers with heroes and an authoritative foundation for Christianity. Review Quote In this magnum opus, MacDonald brings together and Description for Reader The two volumes of The New Testament and Classical Greek Literature are the magnum opus of biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald, outlining the profound connections between the New Testament and classical Greek poetry. MacDonald argues that the Gospel writers borrowed from established literary sources to create stories about Jesus that readers of the day would find convincing. Details ISBN1442230525 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-10 1442230525 ISBN-13 9781442230521 Format Hardcover Subtitle Imitations of Greek Epic in Mark and Luke-Acts Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 226.306 Pages 440 Short Title GOSPELS & HOMER Language English Media Book Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Series Number 1 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Maps; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; Black & White Illustrations NZ Release Date 2014-11-05 US Release Date 2014-11-05 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-11-05 UK Release Date 2014-11-05 Author Dennis R. MacDonald Series The New Testament and Greek Literature Audience General AU Release Date 2014-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:88402443;

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