Judaism, Jewish Identities and the Gospel Tradition

Contemporary Gospel studies and Jewish context

Contemporary Gospel studies have recently taken increasing interest in the Jewish context of Jesus and the gospels. Judaism, Jewish Identities and the Gospel Tradition offers an overview of the ways in which Judaism is used in the canonical gospels and how this relates to the idea of a ''Jewish Jesus''.

The essays bring together a range of influential scholars to analyse the role of Judaism in gospel studies. The book explores constructions of gender, the impact of the historical Jesus, and the significant steps toward Christian distinctiveness made in the gospel of John. The essays cover a range of biblical texts: from the Lord''s Prayer to Mark''s Christology and the Gerasene Demoniac to themes of poverty in Luke.