Turning to Jesus

Sociology of Conversion in the Gospels

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Scot McKnight

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Is there only one way to come to know Jesus - one model for conversion? This volume addresses the modern problems of "conversion" through a careful, sociologically informed examination of conversion in the Gospels. Popular models of conversion today are based on three different versions: socialization (growth of faith), liturgical (ushered in by ceremonies such as baptism or confirmation), or personal (people are not converted until they make a personal decision). This study suggests that elements of all three models are present within the Gospel accounts and that an informed and enhanced reading of the Gospels should prompt appreciation of different approaches in the Church today.

Author Biography:

Scot McKnight is Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University. His books include Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (ed, IVP), Interpreting the Synoptic Gospels (Baker) and A New Vision for Israel (Eerdmans).

Release date NZ

January 1st, 2002

Author

Scot McKnight

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Pages

224

Dimensions

152x229x12

ISBN-13

9780664225148

Product ID

2832336

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