Paul & the synoptics.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)

From: Commonweal | Date: May 5, 2006 | Copyright information

Does John Garvey, in his review of Roger Haight's book, really mean to imply that we are to prefer Paul to the synoptics in constructing a modern Christology? Surely he ought to raise questions about why the historical Jesus should have been of so little importance to Paul--if that was the case. But can a modern Christian share Paul's indifference to history? If we are to be true to our own time, and construct a Christology that takes into account our modern perceptions, we surely ...

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