Jesus Through Many Eyes: Introduction to the Theology of the New Testament

Is there a theology of the New Testament? Bishop Neill shows that arising out of many traditions and interpretations of Jesus even within the New Testament there is an underlying unity of faith summed up in the words Resurrection-Spirit-Reconciliation. Is there a theology of the New Testament? Bishop Neill shows that arising out of many traditions and interpretations of Jesus even within the New Testament there is an underlying unity of faith summed up in the words Resurrection-Spirit-Reconciliation. This is an ideal introductory textbook for the general reader. Students will be glad of the notes and bibliography so as to pursue more detailed enquiries, and even specialist scholars who are familiar with many of the author's arguments will be grateful for new insights and interpretations.

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Contents: Preface Abbreviations 1. On Doing New Testament Theology 2. The Earliest Church 3. The Pauline Corpus 4. The Beginning of the Gospel 5. The Tradition of Israel: Matthew, James, Hebrews, Revelation 6. In the Gentile World 7. New Questions and Strange Answers 8. Response to Response 9. What Lies Behind It All? Bibliography Indexes 0227170539/0227170547 G. Parrinder: West African Psychology Short and long description: The comparative study of African religion has begun. But the idea of the soul is less prominent, and this study is the first comparative account of West African psychological beliefs. This study essays to present one. Based on personal research supported by study of the best modern anthropologist, this examination of West African thought about the soul, and spiritual powers of man and animals, covers most of the coast and hinterland from the Ivory Coast to Eastern Nigeria. Beliefs in a future life; ghosts; reincarnation; metamorphosis; hysterical possession; soul-eating by witches; and the interpretation of dram are all recorded. In conclusion, Dr. Parrinder suggests briefly ways in which African religion and thought might be guided in their development. The subject is one of practical importance to all who are interested, personally and professionally, in religion, as well as to any others whose work leads them into personal relationships with West African people. Contents: 1. INTRODUCTORY 2. THE AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE 3. THE BODY AND ITS POWERS 4. THE PERSONALITY-SOUL 5. THE SPIRIT 6. GUARDIAN GENIUS, OR OVER-SOUL 7. SPIRITS OF THE DEPARTED 8. GHOSTLY APPARITIONS 9. AFTER-LIFE AND JUDGMENT 10. REINCARNATION 11. METAMORPHOSIS 12. ANIMAL AND PLANT SOULS 13. INJURY TO THE SOUL 14. POSSESSION 15. DREAMS 16. THE INFLUENCE OF EGYPT AND ISLAM 17. THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION INDEX OF PROPER NAMES INDEX OF SUBJECTS