The Formation of Q: Trajectories in Ancient Wisdom Collections

by John S. Kloppenborg

Overview

In this groundbreaking book, preeminent Q scholar and founding co-director of the International Q Project John Kloppenborg traces the literary evolution of Q as a document of primitive Christianity by considering it within the context of ancient literary genres. By carefully identifying the distinct influences of wisdom instruction, prophetic literature, and proto-biography, together with penetrating syntactical and rhetorical insights, Kloppenborg is able to present a compelling case for the compositional stages of this elusive source document for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800662431
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	01/01/1987
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John S. Kloppenborg Verbin is Professor of Religion at the University of Toronto. His other works include Excavating Q: The History and Setting of the Sayings Gospel (Fortress Press, 2000).

Editorial Reviews

"An extremely important and influential study." Fred W.--, "Religious Studies Review "

"An extremely important and influential study." ----, "Religious Studies Review "

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