A New Vision for Israel: The Teachings of Jesus in National Context

by Scot McKnight

Book Overview

The most important development in recent historical Jesus studies is the attempt to understand the ministry of Jesus in "political" terms. In calling the nation of Israel to repentance, Jesus served as a national prophet concerned with the salvation of Israel. Scot McKnight furthers this line of inquiry by showing how Jesus' teachings are to be understood in relation to his role as a political figure. McKnight looks closely at Jesus' teachings on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802842127
• ISBN13: 9780802842121
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"