Holy Spirit and Gospel Tradition
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
In this work, renowned New Testament scholar C. K. Barrett examines the understanding of the Holy Spirit as it is presented in the Gospels. Applying his encyclopedic knowledge of first-century Jewish and Roman sources, Barrett examines how the concept of the Holy Spirit would have struck the original readers of the Gospel. In doing so, Barrett breathes new life into the Gospel texts and presents the doctrine of the Spirit anew.
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- Examines the understanding of the Holy Spirit as it is presented in the Gospels
- Focuses on how the original readers of the Gospel would have understood the concept of the Holy Spirit
- Presents the doctrine of the Spirit anew
- The Conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit
- The Baptism of Jesus
- Conflict with Evil Spirits—Temptation and Exorcism
- Jesus as Miracle-Worker
- Jesus as Prophet
- Other Passages
- Jesus and the Spirit
- The Spirit and the Church
- Why Do the Gospels Say So Little About the Spirit?
Charles Kingsley Barrett (1917–2011) was emeritus professor of divinity at the University of Durham in England, and a determined Methodist. His work is held in very high regard and is featured prominently in many contemporary publications. He first studied at Shebbear College but soon transferred to Pembroke College to study theology. He then trained for the Methodist ministry at Wesley House in Cambridge. In 1945, he was appointed lecturer in divinity at the University of Durham, where he was elected professor in 1958.