{"product_id":"jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-9781540962959","title":"Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Award (Biblical Studies)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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, now in paperback, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlomberg 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525851025682,"sku":"9781540962959","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c71f858-b7e3-4b6a-baee-e0e6d747d06d.jpg?v=1737231921","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jesus-the-purifier-johns-gospel-and-the-fourth-quest-for-the-historical-jesus-9781540962959","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}