What the Gospels meant [sound recording] Garry Wills.

Wills, Garry, 1934- (Author).

Summary:

Examines the goals, methods, and styles of Jesus' disciples and illustrates how each follower's unique approach shaped the message of the Gospels. The earliest book, Mark, emphasizes Jesus the sufferer; in Matthew, Jesus the teacher; in Luke, Jesus the reconciler; and in John, Jesus the mystic.

Record details

ISBN: 0143142992
ISBN: 9780143142997
Physical Description: 4 sound discs (approximately 5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Unabridged edition
Publisher: New York : Penguin Audio, p2008.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : what is a Gospel? -- Mark : report from the suffering body of Jesus -- Persecution in Syria -- Messianic signs -- Mark's artistry -- Matthew : report from the teaching body of Jesus -- Birth narrative -- Sermon on the Mount -- Death and resurrection -- Luke : report from the reconciling body of Jesus -- Nativity -- A Jesus for outcasts -- A healing death -- John : report from the mystical body of Jesus -- Word into world -- The inner life -- Life out of death -- Epilogue : how to read the Gospels.

Participant or Performer Note:

Read by the author.