Prophet and Teacher: An Introduction to the Historical Jesus

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Westminster John Knox Press, Jan 1, 2005 - Religion - 243 pages

Offering a unique introduction to the historical person Jesus of Nazareth, respected New Testament scholar William Herzog traces the history of discussion and scholarship of the historical Jesus, including that of the recent and very public Jesus Seminar. He does so, however, with an eye toward the theological. No other introduction is tied so closely to the biblical texts. By exploring in depth Jesus' words--the parables--and Jesus' deeds--miracles, Herzog presents a holistic picture of Jesus that will explain how Jesus' followers would have understood his miracles and his role as prophet. With its accessibility and clear connections to what the gospels are saying, Prophet and Teacher will appeal to general readers with little theological background and be a popular primary text in undergraduate and seminary classes.

 

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Contents

The Political and Social World of Palestine
43
And he taught in their synagogues
73
19
99
26
125
6
153
The Great Tradition
173
The Village as Shadow Society and Alternate Moral Universe
193
38 The Show Trial in Jerusalem
213
Epilogue or Prologue? 231
233
Index of Subjects
241
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TitleProphet and Teacher: An Introduction to the Historical Jesus
AuthorWilliam R. Herzog
Editionillustrated
PublisherWestminster John Knox Press, 2005
ISBN0664225284, 9780664225285
Length243 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Religion / Christian Theology / Christology
  
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