Jesus in Context: Temple, Purity, and Restoration
- ISBN-10
- 9004332472
- ISBN-13
- 9789004332478
- Series
- Jesus in Context
- Category
- Religion
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-12-10
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Authors
- Bruce D. Chilton, Craig A. Evans
Description
The Proclamation of Jesus seeks to place Jesus in the context of first-century Palestinian Judaism. The essence of his preaching, the kingdom of God, and the place of purity in his teaching and activities are given careful consideration.
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