"In any communication, it is important to discern what kind of message is being sent..." In this article Richard Burridge explores the portaits of Jesus portrayed in the gospels: * What are the gospels? * The gospels and ancient biography * The subject of the gospels * Narrative Christology and biographies of Jesus * The roar of Mark's lion * Matthew's human face - the teacher of Israel * Luke's burden-bearing ox * John's high-flying eagle * Plurality and unity
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