Thomas W. Hudgins's Books

A Story of Jesus' Life

Based on the Apocryphal Gospels

By: Thomas W. Hudgins,Antonio Piñero

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A Story of Jesus' Life

Based on the Apocryphal Gospels

By: Thomas W. Hudgins,Antonio Piñero

Besides the four canonical gospels, early Christians wrote a number of accounts of various parts of Jesus' life. These accounts have been available to scholars for some time, but now in this accessible story, built from these accounts, any reader can get a picture of Jesus as depicted in these extracanonical writings. This book does not aim to provide a translated text of the gospels; there are other references for that purpose. What it does is gather the stories together and provide a readable, connected narrative referenced to these sources so that readers can became acquainted with the nature of these works and get a context for understanding discussions relating to this material. This will provide an opportunity for students of the gospels to compare the value and validity of the four canonical gospels and these additional stories. It can be a good introduction to looking at the four gospels to develop a clear picture of who Jesus is. The authors are both experts in the languages used and well-acquainted with the historical and narrative elements needed to paint this picture. This book is intended for the serious student of the Bible and of New Testament times but it can benefit those without an advanced background in biblical studies. It is thoroughly referenced to the documents, however, to provide students with the material needed for academic study.

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200

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Energion Publications

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ISBN 10

163199882X

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9781631998829

Luke 6:40 and the Theme of Likeness Education in the New Testament

By: Thomas W. Hudgins

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Luke 6:40 and the Theme of Likeness Education in the New Testament

By: Thomas W. Hudgins

What does Jesus mean when he says, "A disciple is not above his teacher, but each disciple, after being fully trained, will be like his teacher" (Luke 6:40)? This verse has been quoted, cited, and referenced in vast amounts of Christian education and discipleship literature. Nevertheless, the verse is nearly untouched in exegetical discussions with the exception of source-critical analyses. From this verse arises an undeveloped theme in the Gospel of Luke and the New Testament--the theme of likeness education. Using content analysis methodology, Luke 6:40--one of the keystone passages in Christian education literature--serves as the starting point for mining out the theme of likeness education in the New Testament. This study consists of three concentric areas of investigation: (1) Luke 6:40 and its immediate context, (2) Luke-Acts, and (3) the New Testament corpus.

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326

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1630872628

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9781630872625

Those Footnotes in Your New Testament

A Textual Criticism Primer for Everyone

By: Thomas W Hudgins

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Those Footnotes in Your New Testament

A Textual Criticism Primer for Everyone

By: Thomas W Hudgins

Have you ever seen a passage in the New Testament that was placed in brackets, or a footnote at the bottom of a page referring to “ancient authorities” or “manuscripts”? Most people scratch their heads and just keep reading, but these notes are very important. So is understanding why they’re even there. In this short introduction, Thomas W. Hudgins explains for the average reader the need for, criteria of, and some misconceptions associated with New Testament textual criticism.

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