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Whitaker, Max,

Is Jesus Athene or Odysseus? : investigating the unrecognisability and metamorphosis of Jesus in his post-resurrection appearances / Max Whitaker. - ix, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe, 500 0340-9570 ; . - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe. 500. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [269]-280) and indexes.

One upon a time -- Folklore stories -- Metamorphosis stories -- Disguised hero stories -- Divine visitor stories -- Canonical Jesus stories -- Apocryphal Jesus stories -- Conclusions.

"In this study, Max Whitaker investigates the intriguing accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances, especially the hidden nature of Jesus, through the lens of Greco-Roman narratives. This throws new light on how Jesus' post resurrection stories would have been understood by their original audiences."-- Back cover.

ISBN: 9783161560774 3161560779

Standard No.: 9783161560774

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 1167873173 DE-101

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Appearances.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Gospels--Extra-canonical parallels.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Metamorphosis--Mythology.
Metamorphosis--Religious aspects.

LC Class. No.: BT490 / .W45 2019