In this insightful discussion, New Testament scholar N.T. Wright reveals the evolving meaning of the word 'gospel' within its historical context. Wright emphasizes how the term 'euangelion' signifies not just good news, but a royal declaration of Jesus as King, contrasting it with imperial narratives. He explores the implications of Jesus’ message for marginalized communities and advocates for embodying the transformative nature of the gospel. Together with Tim, they challenge listeners to rethink the gospel’s relevance in contemporary society, urging a deeper understanding of its roots.
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Mark's Gospel Opening
In Mark, "beginning of the good news" means to read the rest and see how the story unfolds.
The Gospel's good news is about a King's arrival, like Isaiah's, not just advice like the Gospel of Thomas.
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Good News in Hebrew Bible
Good news in the Hebrew Bible, like Isaiah, announces God's return to Zion as King after exile.
This differs from advice; it's news of a changed world with new possibilities because of God's victory.
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Priene Inscription
The Priene inscription celebrates Octavian's birth as the beginning of good news, surpassing all others.
This Roman propaganda claimed Octavian's reign brought peace, exceeding past benefactors and future hope.
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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus Christ. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels due to their similar narrative order and shared content. John's Gospel is distinct and includes much unparalleled information. Each Gospel was written for different audiences and emphasizes different aspects of Jesus' mission and teachings[1][2][3].
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels
Richard B. Hayes
A Commentary on the Book of Genesis
Part 1: From Adam to Noah
Umberto Cassuto
This commentary by Umberto Cassuto employs a historico-philological method to interpret the biblical text, aiming to uncover the original meaning intended for readers at the time of its writing. It provides rich insights and scholarly analysis, making it invaluable for both scholars and lay readers interested in biblical studies.
Theologisches Wörterbuch zum Neuen Testament
Gerhard Friedrich
Gerhard Kittel
This monumental reference work, originally published in German as Theologisches Wörterbuch zum Neuen Testament, is a ten-volume dictionary that provides detailed analyses of over 2,300 theologically significant New Testament words. It covers their secular Greek background, role in the Old Testament, use in extrabiblical Jewish literature, and varied uses in the New Testament. The dictionary is considered a foundational resource in New Testament studies.
The word “gospel” has acquired many meanings since the biblical authors first used it. What does it really mean? In the fourth of our five most-listened-to podcasts, Tim and N.T. Wright discuss the meaning of this important word in its original context, and explore what it means for Jesus to take charge as King and for his disciples to build his Kingdom.
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When God takes charge, he doesn’t send in the tanks, he sends in the meek and the poor and the hungry-for-justice, the merciful, the peacemaking, etc. And by the time the people with the tanks and the guns have realized what’s going on, the meek and the merciful and the poor in spirit have established schools and orphanages and hospitals, in order to show what it looks like when God becomes King. At Jesus’ final return, all those things will be part of God’s new world because they were already beginning at Jesus’ first coming.
Show produced by Cooper Peltz, Dan Gummel, and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.
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