{"product_id":"jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-hardcover","title":"Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig L. Blomberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and their shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the \"contagious holiness\" that Jesus's followers can spread to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Required reading for all those interested in the ongoing quest for the historical Jesus\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew Testament scholar Craig Blomberg explains that a fourth quest for the historical Jesus is underway, one that highlights the contribution of the Gospel of John and recognizes Jesus as Purifier.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book is a treasure. Not only does it helpfully discuss the current state of debate over the third quest and criteria; it points the way to the reintroduction of John into the conversation. Recognizing the value of the third quest, it appropriately raises the need for a fourth. You will profit greatly from this read.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDarrell L. Bock\u003c\/b\u003e, Dallas Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blomberg takes up the challenge of bringing historical inquiry to the one Gospel that is often left out of the mix for understanding the Jesus of history. Blomberg not only argues that much more of John is amenable to sketching a portrait of who Jesus was; he also discerns from John an early interest in purification in Jesus's ministry. \u003ci\u003eJesus the Purifier\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for all those interested in the ongoing quest for the historical Jesus.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJeannine K. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e, Bethel Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJesus the Purifier \u003c\/i\u003eeffectively introduces readers to the so-called fourth quest for the historical Jesus. Its arguments advance in significant ways the claim that the Gospel of John can be used as a reliable source in historical reconstructions of Jesus. The method and approach offered in the book will become a model for future generations of scholars, and the implications of its conclusions will challenge and strengthen the theology and mission of the church.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCarlos Raúl Sosa Siliezar\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers essentially get two good books here: a fair and extremely helpful survey of the history of Jesus research, suitable for a historical Jesus course, that does not leave out voices often marginalized by Bultmannians, and a case for why John's Gospel belongs in historical Jesus research. A leading scholar on John and history, Blomberg provides historical context for the development of various views, critiquing them intelligently and fairly. When he turns specifically to the Fourth Gospel, he shows that a historical case can be made for considerably more of it than many of us Johannine scholars have dared hope.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCraig S. Keener\u003c\/b\u003e, Asbury Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig L. Blomberg\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, where he has taught for more than 30 years. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eCan We Still Believe in God?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCan We Still Believe the Bible?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Handbook of New Testament Exegesis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJesus and the Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Historical Reliability of the Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e, and commentaries on Matthew, 1 Corinthians, and James.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.42 x 9.06 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170102317191,"sku":"9781540962959","price":53.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ae22230ef18d6035c8cb348a69f7bd89.webp?v=1733345823","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}