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 Four Gospels, One Jesus: A symbolic Reading Richard A. Burridge 
 Description From The Publisher: In this very readable book Richard Burridge depicts Jesus through the four Gospel authors' distinctive portraits of him. Without bogging down readers with technical terminology, Burridge brings to bear his research comparing the Gospels with classical biographies and offers a clear interpretation of each Gospel author's portrait. In a particularly striking move, he draws on the traditional symbols of the Gospels the human face, lion, ox, and eagle to represent each book's unique picture of Jesus. This second edition incorporates recent scholarship on the historical Jesus, a new section on how the Gospels have been read throughout history, and an expanded discussion of how to teach and preach the Gospels through the lectionary. Burridge also tackles the matter of how these ancient writings bear on today's hot-button issues of unity and diversity. "Four Gospels, One Jesus?" will be appreciated by pastors, churches, and other readers keen to understand Jesus more fully. Reviews A rare merger of the very best of modern biblical scholarship with a readable and engaging telling of the Gospel portraits of Jesus particularly aimed at a popular audience. Anglican Theological Review A fine introduction to the distinctive portrait of Jesus provided by each of the Gospels. . . . Should prove to be a very helpful window into Gospel scholarship for many readers. Reformed Theological Review An engaging approach to reading each Gospel as a unique portrait of Jesus. Toronto Journal of Theology  Reader's Index Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. About the Author Richard A. Burridge is dean of King's College in London, where he is also Director of New Testament Studies. Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements from the First Edition Preface to the Revised Edition Four portraits What are the gospels? How did the gospels come to be written? What sorts of material do the gospels contain? What about the authors? Literary approaches to the texts Creativity and inspiration The four living creatures The four symbols as visual teaching aids From Jerome to the Book of Kells The lion's appearance The bounding lion The beast of conflict The lion and his pride What kind of animal is this creature? Jerusalem — the lion's lair or robbers' den? In at the kill "Rose like a lion"? The human face Where is he who is born King of the Jews? Another Moses? The new teaching Conflict between the Teacher and Israel The Teacher's suffering The Teacher's vindication The powerful ox The ox in the Temple and the stall The ox plods a long, slow journey The ox, the herd, and the drivers Those who are burdened with heavy loads Strength to bear the burdens The sacrificial, saving victim He rides again Gwaihir and Farsight the Eagles The high-flying perspective "The way of an eagle in the sky" "The eagle has landed"? Talons bared for conflict Living under the shadow of his wings The hour of glory "Risen with healing in his wings" Four portraits or four Jesuses? From four gospels back to one Jesus From four gospels forward to many Jesuses Plurality within limits Biography, faith, and worship Suggestions for Further Reading Index Customer Reviews Write your own online review. Look for Similar Books by Subject  Jesus Now and Then Paperback
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