Jesus the Prophet: His Vision of the Kingdom on Earth - Softcover

Kaylor, R. David

 
9780664255053: Jesus the Prophet: His Vision of the Kingdom on Earth
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0664255051 ISBN 13: 9780664255053
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994

Synopsis

R. David Kaylor believes that Jesus' vision of a just society and his prophetic engagement with social, political, and economic conditions led to his execution by the Romans. Here, he presents Jesus' message of a just society based on Israel's covenant tradition. He shows the prophetic background and social content of Jesus' ethical teaching and demonstrates that the parables (especially those with economic and agricultural associations) critiqued the social conditions and called for a restructuring of community life. He provides evidence that Jesus' vision remains, offering criticism of the present and promise of a future.

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About the Author

R. David Kaylor is James Sprunt Professor Emeritus of Religion at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He currently resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

From the Back Cover

'Kaylor's attempt to locate Jesus in a particular history and to capture the social and political character of his life and teaching is a stunning success... This book should be a catalyst to lively discussion in both undergraduate and graduate seminars.' - Calvin J. Roetzel, Arnold Lowe Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, Macalester College.

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Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date
1994
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0664255051
ISBN 13 
9780664255053
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240