Publisher's Synopsis
The Messiah of the Gospels is a religious book written by Charles Augustus Briggs. It explores the concept of the Messiah in the four Gospels of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The book delves into the historical and theological contexts in which the Gospels were written and analyzes the different portrayals of Jesus as the Messiah in each Gospel. Briggs examines the various titles given to Jesus in the Gospels, such as Son of God, Son of Man, and King of the Jews, and explains their significance in the Jewish and Christian traditions. He also discusses the miracles performed by Jesus and their role in establishing his identity as the Messiah. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Jesus during his time on earth, such as his conflicts with the Jewish authorities and his eventual crucifixion. Briggs provides a detailed analysis of the different interpretations of these events in the Gospels and their significance for Christian theology.Overall, The Messiah of the Gospels is a comprehensive and insightful study of the concept of the Messiah in the New Testament. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, as well as anyone interested in understanding the historical and theological context of the Gospels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
