Studies in the Gospels (Vol. 1)

Studies in the Gospels: Volume 1

In the course of his pioneering work in The Christian Community, Emil Bock made many studies of various aspects of the Gospels. Bringing his broad knowledge of the history of that time together with his deep insights in Anthroposophy, he offers fresh views of familiar stories in the New Testament.

Volume 1 looks in particular at the relationship of the New Testament to the Old, as well as Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount, Judas and Peter. He concludes with Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea.

C O N T E N T S:

Preface

1. Introduction
2. Secrets of the Genealogy
3. The Character of Matthew, Evangelist and Apostle
4. John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth
5. The Miracles in the Gospels
6. Personal Christianity in the Gospels
7. The Miracle of the Feeding
8. The Parables in the Gospels
9. The Sermon on the Mount
10. The Judas Drama
11. The Apostle Peter
12. Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea

Bibliography
Index
Biblical Index

About the Author

Emil Bock (1895–1959) was born in Wuppertal, Germany, in 1895. He studied German and modern languages at the University of Bonn and, after joining the army, was wounded at the war front in Flanders. In 1916, while still in the army, he met the famous evangelical preacher, Friedrich Rittelmeyer, in Berlin. After his release from the military, he studied Protestant theology in Berlin and later attended priest courses with Rudolf Steiner in Stuttgart and Dornach. With Rittelmeyer, Bock helped establish the Christian Community (the movement for religious renewal) in 1922 and soon became its leader, a position he held until his death. In November, 1922, Bock married Grete Seumer, with whom he had four children. He remained a priest, writer, and lecturer until his death in Stuttgart. Bock’s many books include Genesis; Moses; Kings and Prophets; Caesars and Apostles, The Three Years; Saint Paul; and The Childhood of Jesus.