Author

Publication

1990 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge [England], England

Language

English

Word Count

29,250 words, Guess

Page Count

117 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing1593467

Classifications

  • DDC232.9/04
  • LCCBT590.T5 P475 1990

Description

Professor Perkins compares Jesus with other types of teachers of his day: philosophers, interpreters of the law, prophets, and visionaries. Jesus is characterized as a charismatic teacher and prophet who addressed his message to all people, as opposed to the elite groups taught in formal schools in ancient times. Readers are shown how Jesus used parables, proverbs, legal and prophetic sayings to challenge the imagination and to allow his listeners to discover his message. The book contains detailed analyses of many gospel passages and covers themes of particular prominence in Jesus' teaching, including justice, wealth, forgiveness, and love.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Understanding Jesus today

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