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Examines speech, writing, and their interaction in the transmission of early Christian traditions, providing insights into Christian origins.

Trade Review
"A tightly argued and comprehensive treatment of an important area of New Testament studies." The Christian Century "By distinguishing oral from written modes of transmission, Kelber skillfully unlocks new doors for biblical interpretation." Theology Today

Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Foreword by Walter J. Ong, S.J.
Preface
Introduction

1. The Pre-Canonical Synoptic Transmission

2. Mark's Oral Legacy

3. Mark as Textuality

4. Orality and Textuality in Paul

5. Death and Life in the Word of God

Bibliography

Index of Passages
Index of Authors

The Oral and the Written Gospel

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: 22/11/1997
      ISBN13: 9780253210975, 978-0253210975
      ISBN10: 0253210976
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines speech, writing, and their interaction in the transmission of early Christian traditions, providing insights into Christian origins.

      Trade Review
      "A tightly argued and comprehensive treatment of an important area of New Testament studies." The Christian Century "By distinguishing oral from written modes of transmission, Kelber skillfully unlocks new doors for biblical interpretation." Theology Today

      Table of Contents

      Abbreviations
      Foreword by Walter J. Ong, S.J.
      Preface
      Introduction

      1. The Pre-Canonical Synoptic Transmission

      2. Mark's Oral Legacy

      3. Mark as Textuality

      4. Orality and Textuality in Paul

      5. Death and Life in the Word of God

      Bibliography

      Index of Passages
      Index of Authors

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