Not ashamed of the Gospel
Book Description
Morna Dorothy Hooker presents a profound exploration of Christianity's central message, examining how the New Testament writers understood and articulated the significance of Christ's death and resurrection. Rather than treating these events as separate theological concepts, Hooker demonstrates their inseparable connection and reveals the rich tapestry of meaning woven throughout early Christian writings.
This comprehensive study takes readers through the diverse imagery and metaphors found in Paul's letters, the four Gospels, Acts, Hebrews, and other New Testament texts. Hooker illuminates how each author grappled with expressing the profound mystery of Christ's sacrifice and triumph, developing unique yet complementary perspectives on this foundational truth.
The author challenges conventional interpretations of substitutionary atonement, proposing instead a deeper understanding rooted in Paul's teaching about transformation and identification. She explores the radical concept that Christ entered fully into human experience, including death, so that humanity might share in his divine life and resurrection victory.
Hooker's analysis reveals how the gospel message maintains its power to both comfort and challenge contemporary readers, just as it did the earliest Christian communities. Her fresh examination of familiar texts uncovers layers of meaning that speak directly to modern spiritual seekers wrestling with questions of purpose, transformation, and hope.
This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions about faith while discovering new depths in ancient wisdom.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 141 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore 11.46 study and interpretation of the New Testament
- ✓ Explore Passion narratives (Gospels)
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, history of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Christus' dood
- ✓ Explore Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, crucifixion
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
