Martin Hengel Bücher

Why does the church have four distinct written Gospels when, according to Paul, there was originally only one orally proclaimed Gospel? Martin Hengel explores this question by examining the development of the four-Gospel collection in the 2nd century and tracing their origins. A key factor in this collection was the reading of these Gospels alongside Old Testament texts during church services, which played a crucial role in their acceptance as part of the church canon. Hengel also investigates the authors of the Gospels and their respective timeframes. He posits that Mark was the first to write a Gospel and suggests that Matthew, who authored a later Gospel, likely had access to the earlier Gospel of Luke. This hypothesis is supported by the numerous minor agreements between Luke and Matthew that contrast with Mark, indicating a shared tradition. This work is an expanded German version of the English book "The Four Gospels and the One Gospel of Jesus Christ," translated by John Bowden and published by SCM Press in 2000.

The first volume of this four-part history of early Christianity explores Jesus' journey and work within the context of contemporary Judaism in Palestine. Martin Hengel and Anna Maria Schwemer begin by examining Jesus' Galilean origins, followed by his relationship with John the Baptist and the historical backdrop of his ministry. They analyze the nature of his preaching and its content, emphasizing the emerging kingdom of God, divine will, and the Father's love. The authors also highlight Jesus as a miracle worker and address the complexities of his messianic claims, which extend beyond mere titles. The volume concludes with an exploration of Jesus' final struggle in Jerusalem, his passion, and the appearances of the Risen One.

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