What is Form Criticism? (Edgar V. McKnight)

Collection : Guide to Biblical Scholarship

Category :  Spirituality (Vintage)

English

Format :  Paperback

86 pages

ISBN :  0-8006-0180-7

Publisher :  Fortress Press 1971

Dimension :  215x140x8mm

Weight :  129g

Condition :  good

Book Summary :

Dr. McKnight begins his analysis of form criticism with a brief historical survey of the development of critical New Testament scholarship from the eighteenth century. He then describes the pioneer efforts of Martin Dibelius and Rudolf Bultmann in applying form criticism to the synoptic Gospels. Professor McKnight believes that the form critical work of some contemporary scholars has greatly enriched our understanding of the Parables, and has added much to our knowledge about the historical Jesus.