Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 388 g
Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 388 g
ISBN: 978-1-59815-020-9
Verlag: Polebridge Press
The term “resurrection” has come to stand for what Christianity is all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be understood monolithically, but rather as a pluralistic and diverse phenomenon. Early Christian communities were convinced that Rome had not defeated Jesus when they crucified him. They employed a whole host of metaphors to express that conviction. <br><br> The use of the single term “resurrection” to cover the phenomenon is a mistake, one that has tyrannized Christianity. Furthermore, most Christians believe in a physical resurrection, although Paul clearly calls this into question. Once that tradition became fixed, it provided the lens through which everything else was viewed—and distorted. By examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, this book aspires to prompt readers to consider questions such as, <br> <ul> <li>What does the New Testament really say about the resurrection?<br></li> <li>What is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief in the resurrection? <br></li> <li>How did the resurrection become the central belief in Christianity? <br></li> <li>Why did early Christians choose to believe in the resurrection? <br></li> <li>And why is resurrection not the right word? </li> </ul>
