The Fourfold Gospel, Volume 1
A Formational Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John: From the Beginning to the Baptist
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
In the spirit of Ludolph of Saxony (c. 1295-1378) and Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), The Fourfold Gospel invites the reader into the mystery of God's redemption in Jesus Christ. All the parallel passages in the Gospels are glossed together, along with the unique material, using a medieval interpretive approach called the Quadriga or the acronym PaRDeS in Hebrew. Meditating on the literal, canonical, moral, and theological senses of Scripture offers a scaffolding for the spiritual formation of the reader. This volume, in addition to a thorough introduction to the method and the Gospels, focuses on the beginning of the story--the birth, baptism, and temptations of Christ.
Endorsements (4)
“I have never read such an in-depth, multifaceted, and engaging study of the Gospels and their message. The author reports he worked on this steadily for twelve years. I can believe it: the book draws on or provides resources from at least twelve domains: translation, exposition, Hellenistic and Jewish backgrounds, patristic sources and discussion, hermeneutics and theology, Greek lexical and grammatical insights, personal testimony and pastoral counsel, scholarly exegetical discussion, text-critical observations, life of Jesus and Synoptic Problem debates, thematic analysis, and missiological and global church insights. . . . Do you wish to approach Gospel truths and mysteries with equipping appropriate to their gritty yet godly substance? Enlist in the training regimen afforded by this unusual, nimble, and engrossing resource guide.”
“Gospel harmonies are out of fashion today, but this is no ordinary gospel harmony. For DelHousaye enriches the reader with commentary and reflections on every dimension of Gospel study. The task is monumental, but DelHousaye proves to be a competent guide.”
“The real treasure here of course is the Gospel scenes themselves, which DelHousaye expertly translates and then guides the reader through in a fourfold commentary, masterfully weaving exegetical insight and meditative application to unfold the meaningful layers of the Gospels in ways readers will find both illuminating and nourishing. This book will be invaluable to all kinds of students of Scripture, from the relatively uninitiated to those teaching in pulpits, seminaries, or universities. I would not want to teach one of the passages covered here without first consulting DelHousaye’s work. I simply do not know of another author like him, or a book like this, and I cannot recommend both to all types of readers highly enough!”
“This is an excellent guide for contemplating Jesus in the Gospels. It presents a unique combination of academic analysis with erudite commentary, theological interpretation with ecumenical inclusion, pastoral direction with historical wisdom, and spiritual formation with personal reflection. DelHousaye has brought forth treasures old and new, which are sure to penetrate the reader’s heart, soul, and mind.”
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