What the Gospels meant

By Garry Wills

Subjects: Bible, Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels, Criticism, interpretation, New York Times reviewed

Description: Examines the goals, methods, and styles of the evangelists and how these shaped the gospels' messages. The earliest book, Mark, emphasizes Jesus the sufferer; in Matthew, Jesus the teacher; in Luke, Jesus the reconciler; and in John, Jesus the mystic.