The Portraits of Jesus Christ in the new Testament
Henry Sloane Coffin
Synopsis "The Portraits of Jesus Christ in the new Testament"
"The Portraits of Jesus Christ in the New Testament" offers a profound and scholarly exploration of the multifaceted depictions of Jesus within the canonical scriptures. Written by the esteemed theologian Henry Sloane Coffin, this work examines the distinct theological perspectives and narrative focuses of the various New Testament authors, illustrating how each contributor presents a unique "portrait" of Christ tailored to their specific audience and purpose.Throughout the volume, Coffin delves into the synoptic Gospels, the Johannine tradition, and the Pauline epistles to synthesize a comprehensive understanding of early Christian Christology. He meticulously traces the development of these depictions, highlighting the consistency of the central figure while acknowledging the diverse interpretations that have shaped Christian thought for centuries. By focusing on the historical and spiritual dimensions of these accounts, the author provides readers with a clearer vision of the historical Jesus and the theological significance of his life and teachings.This classic work remains a valuable resource for students of biblical studies, theology, and church history. It serves as an insightful guide for those seeking to understand the foundational texts of Christianity and the enduring power of the diverse literary images of Jesus Christ found in the New Testament.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
