Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus

Balanced, comprehensive survey of the critical questions involved in studying the four Gospels

In this book, through a distinctive evangelical and critical approach, Michael Bird explores the historical development of the four canonical Gospels. He shows how the memories and faith of the earliest believers formed the Gospel accounts of Jesus that got written and, in turn, how these accounts further shaped the early church.

Bird's study clarifies the often confusing debates over the origins of the canonical Gospels. Bird navigates recent concerns and research as he builds an informed case for how the early Christ followers wrote and spread the story of Jesus -- the story by which they believed they were called to live. The Gospel of the Lord is ideal for students or anyone who wants to know the story behind the four Gospels.

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Author: Michael F. Bird
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 08/01/2014
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780802867766
Award: Christianity Today Book Award - Winner
Award: Book of the Year - Winner

Review Citation(s):
CBA Retailers 05/01/2014 pg. 28
CBA Retailers 08/01/2014 pg. 34
Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 70
Choice 03/01/2015 pg. 1162

About the Author
Michael F. Bird is lecturer in theology at Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College in Australia. His previous books include Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction, Jesus Is the Christ: The Messianic Testimony of the Gospels, and Are You the One Who Is to Come? The Historical Jesus and the Messianic Question.

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