Prophet and Teacher An Introduction to the Historical Jesus

Name: Prophet and Teacher An Introduction to the Historical Jesus
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ISBN: 9780664225285

ISBN-10: 0664225284

ISBN-13: 9780664225285

Edition: 2005

Authors: William R. Herzog

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Herzog is writing an introduction for seminary and college students to the discussion about the historical Jesus. He reports on the findings of the Jesus Seminar and also traces other scholarly work in Jesus studies, but with an eye to the theological. He asks what difference the Historical Jesus makes in our understanding of the gospels -- and what difference this Jesus should make in our lives today. This volume takes the "results" of Herzog's two Jesus books and, in summary fashion, makes them available in an introductory textbook. Herzog integrates his study of the words of Jesus (parables) with that of Jesus' deeds (miracle stories) to present a holistic picture that will go toe to toe…

Book details

List price: $40.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 7/4/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.74" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English



Preface


Abbreviations



The Historical Jesus: A Modern Quest for an Ancient Figure



Jesus and the Gospels



Agrarian Societies and Aristocratic Empires: The Political and Social World of Palestine in the First Century



"And he taught in their synagogues being honored by all." (Luke 4:15)



"A prophet mighty in word and deed" (Luke 24:19)



"What is written in the Torah? How do you read?" (Luke 10:26)



"Something greater than the temple is here." (Matthew 12:6)



The View from the Village: The Great Tradition and the Little Tradition in Conflict over Tribute



The Village as Shadow Society and Alternate Moral Universe



"What is truth?" (John 18:38): The "Show Trial" in Jerusalem


Epilogue or Prologue?


Index of Ancient Sources


Index of Subjects