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Book SynopsisA popular writer and teacher shows how a narrative approach illuminates each of the Gospels, helping readers see the overarching stories.
Table of ContentsContents Part 1: Introduction 1. The Turn to Gospels as Stories: Narrative Criticism in Gospel Studies Part 2: Plot and Plotting 2. The Selection, Sequence, and Shape of the Story 3. Narrative Plotting in the Gospel of Luke Part 3: Character and Characterization 4. The People in the Story 5. Matthew's Characterization of the Disciples Part 4: Intertextuality 6. The Stories behind the Story 7. Intertextuality in John: Passover Lamb and Creation's Renewal Part 5: Narrative Theology 8. How a Story Theologizes 9. The God of Mark's Gospel Part 6: Conclusion 10. The Ongoing Power of the Gospels as Stories Recommended Resources Glossary Indexes