What the Gospels Meant | 
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Pages: 224
Dewey Decimal Number: 200
ASIN: B0010O925E
Publication Date: February 14, 2008
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"New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills interprets the four Gospels Garry Wills's recent New York Times bestselling books What Jesus Meant and What Paul Meant were tour-de-force interpretations of the teachings of Jesus and the Apostle Paul. Now Wills turns his remarkable gift for biblical analysis to the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Wills brilliantly examines the goals, methods, and styles of the evangelists and how these shaped the gospels' messages. The earliest book, Mark, emphasizes Jesus the sufferer; in Matthew, Jesus the teacher; in Luke, Jesus the reconciler; and in John, Jesus the mystic. Hailed as one of the most intellectually interesting and doctrinally heterodox Christians writing today (The New York Times Book Review), Wills guides readers through the maze of meanings that have accrued around these foundational texts, revealing their essential Christian truths. What the Gospels Meant will prove to be a valuable source of wisdom and inspiration for all."
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 I don't believe it but an interesting book none-the-less July 29, 2008
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I got the feeling that the Gospels were reviewed as if they were written by Faulkner, Hemingway, T.S. Eliot and James Joyce. Lots of talk about symbolism and references to the "Sacred Writing" as there is in reviews of the previously named authors.
Mr. Wills is writing as a believer and this makes his comments biased.
Still, Mr. Wills is an engaging writer and I finished the book.
 What the Gospels Meant July 14, 2008
Very interesting premises. Well written. Wonder what the other titles from this author would be like.
The Meaning of the Gospels July 11, 2008
The author has provided significant scholarship on the
meaning of the gospels. For instance, he contrasted
the lengths of the gospels. This turned up a 19,000
word document by Luke's gospel- the longest rendition.
There is an excellent section on the Sermon at the Mount.
The beatitudes are set forth in great detail together
with understandable prose to support the biblical script.
The miracle of Cana is described ; wherein, Christ turned
water into wine. The apostle Mark spent about 1/3 of his
writings on Christ's passion. Luke's gospel described the
famous prodigal son. The death and resurrection of Jesus
is told in strict accordance with the biblical account.
Overall, the book is an excellent rendition for biblical
enthusiasts. I was looking for more discussion of
"the end times" as related to the official biblical scripture.
The Yin & Yang of the 4 Gospels ! June 7, 2008
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Prof. Wills put forth this book to deepen our understanding of the Gospels. The Gospels are not biographies, or history books, or treatises (P.5). The Gospels thus find Jesus present in persecution (Mark), in instruction (Matthew), in consolation (Luke), and in mystical exaltation (John) (P.8)
He quoted from scholar Raymond Brown in explaining and commenting on the four Gospels with comparison and contrast. It is a highly readable scholar work in understanding how, what and why on the Gospels, quite different from the Sunday sermon on the historical Jesus.
He pointed out the truth in the Gospels including the Mark Appendix - Whoever believe and is baptized shall be saved (Mk 16:16)
Reading this book will help the meaning and appreciation of history and theology, belief and lie, Jesus and Christ who helped shape and impact Western Civilization for over two thousand years.
The four Gospels help and guide reader to find God, meaning of life and good work for an everlasting life.
Another Thought Provoking Triumph June 3, 2008
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So far in this series of books, Garry Wills has goaded our brains into comtemplating What Jesus Meant and What Paul Meant. In examining the Gospels, both the Synoptics and John, Wills moves chronologically farther away from the historical Jesus and more into the young church's interpretation of his words and deeds. The important part of this scholarship is the relation of the gospel's Jesus and the character and needs of each individual congregation addressed by Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. This is interpretation uncluttered by church teachings. Surely anyone wishing an accessible, readable book on early Christianity could benefit from this volume.
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