Jesus and Empire The Kingdom of God and the New World Disorder

Name: Jesus and Empire The Kingdom of God and the New World Disorder
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ISBN: 9780800634902

ISBN-10: 080063490X

ISBN-13: 9780800634902

Edition: 2002

Authors: Richard A. Horsley

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List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: 1517 Media
Publication date: 11/12/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: American Identity and a Depoliticized Jesus



Roman Imperialism: The New World Disorder


The Emergence of a Single Superpower


Roman Imperialism


Indirect Rule through Kings and High Priests



Resistance and Rebellion in Judea and Galilee


The Persistence and Social Roots of Revolt in Roman Palestine


Protest, Resistance, and Terrorism by Scribal Groups


Popular Protests - and Distinctive Israelite Movements



Toward a Relational Approach to Jesus


Multiple Aspects in Considering a Historical Leader


Historical Conditions and Cultural Traditions


Discerning Jesus-in-Movement in Gospel Sources


Taking the Gospel Whole



God's Judgment of the Roman Imperial Order


The Conditions of Renewal: Judgment of Rulers


Jesus' Prophetic Condemnation of the Temple and High Priests


Jesus' Prophetic Condemnation of Roman Imperial Rule



Covenantal Community and Cooperation


Healing the Effects of Imperialism


Working in Village Communities


Renewing Covenantal Communities


Jesus' Alternative to the Roman Imperial Order


Epilogue: Christian Empire and American Empire


Abbreviations


Notes


Index of Ancient Sources