James A. Sanders Livres

Canonical criticism is the focus of this thoroughly revised edition, where James A. Sanders explores the evolution of biblical literature and its acceptance within faith communities. He addresses critical questions regarding the canon's components, text editing by later generations, and the varied canons across communities. The impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on canonicity and the differing interactions of Jews and Christians with their texts are also examined. The edition includes a new introduction and updated bibliography, enhancing its relevance for contemporary readers.

This is a fascinating, lucidly presented work offering fresh insights into a number of key passages in the Gospel and showing the fruitfulness of examining Luke's usage in the light of Judaism. Whatever their level of expertise, students of Luke and of the use of Scripture in Scripture will find useful and challenging material in this comprehensive volume. I. Howard Marshall, King's College Luke and Scripture is an important contribution to the study of comparative midrash and the role and function of authoritative, sacred tradition in the life of the early Christian community. This book sharpens the definition of midrash criticism in relation to other methods both in theory and practice and in the process sheds further light on Luke's understanding of Jesus, the origin of early Christianity, and his own experience in terms of Israel's sacred tradition and institutions. Mikeal C. Parsons, Baylor University

The book explores the concept of monotheism within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, arguing that none fully embody the true monotheism prescribed by the Bible and the Qur'an. It highlights the complexities of these religions' interpretations of God, revealing polytheistic elements in biblical texts and tracing a historical evolution towards a more unified belief in a singular, indefinable God. The author emphasizes the ongoing imperative for followers to embrace and advance this monotheizing process, reinforcing the notion of One God for all.

In the nineteenth century, Latin America was home to the majority of the world's democratic republics. Many historians have dismissed these political experiments as corrupt pantomimes of governments of Western Europe and the United States. Challenging that perspective, James E. Sanders contends that Latin America in this period was a site of genuine political innovation and popular debate reflecting Latin Americans' visions of modernity. Drawing on archival sources in Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay, Sanders traces the circulation of political discourse and democratic practice among urban elites, rural peasants, European immigrants, slaves, and freed blacks to show how and why ideas of liberty, democracy, and universalism gained widespread purchase across the region, mobilizing political consciousness and solidarity among diverse constituencies. In doing so, Sanders reframes the locus and meaning of political and cultural modernity.

Canon and A Guide to Canonical Criticism [Paperback] [Jun 02, 2000...