In this study Jurgen Becker presents a new historically grounded explanation of the phrases "kingdom of God" and "God's reign" - the central terms of Jesus' proclamation. He draws on a range of sources to trace Jesus'special position within early Judaism. At the same time, he retains his focus on Jesus' ministry, viewed as the beginning of the history of early Christianity. The proclamation of the kingdom is thus seen by Becker as the founding moment of a distinct community of faith.
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Jürgen Becker
EAN: 9783110157734
COUNTRY: Germany
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WEIGHT: 742 g
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PUBLISHED BY: De Gruyter
DATE PUBLISHED: 1998-08-03
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GENRE: RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General
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New Testaments, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
"Für Theologiestudierende und besonders Interessierte bietet dieses Buch eine Fülle solider Information, und ist schon aufgrund der ausführlichen Literaturhinweise zu den einzelnen Kapiteln wertvoll. Historisch-biographische Fakten sind ebenso dargestellt wie zentrale Themen der Verkündigung Jesu und seine Deutung und Wirkung in Judentum und Christentum."Welt und Umwelt der Bibel, 1998
