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Jesus before Christianity

Albert Nolan OP

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Description:Jesus Before Christianity ('76, '01) by Albert Nolan, O.P. is a book which removes the lens of Christianity from looking at the historical Jesus & provides the context for the times in which Jesus lived & taught his people. Interestingly, Nolan minimizes Jesus’ supernatural acts & even his divinity, but in a way that more greatly emphasizes the radicalness of the Way he taught. Thus our faith in Jesus as son of God is increased by knowing him as a human being. Nolan points how that Jesus never proclaimed his authority nor stated that he was divine & did not even defend himself in his trial, all of which teach us something important about his nature. Nolan pictures Jesus as a prophet for a coming of calamity (Roman conquest that would come around 70 CE), who wanted not to lead a military revolt but to protect Israel by having people change themselves. He showed care for the poor & oppressed at a time when they were thought to be beyond saving, & taught healing & forgiveness. The “Kingdom” (a word that in the original Greek refers to both a domain & to the quality of royal power & isn't gender specific) of God is discussed thoroughly over several chapters, outlining a very real vision Jesus had for his people. Nolan also dissects the confrontation that he had with the Jewish & Roman leaders that led to his execution.--Liam (edited)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Jesus before Christianity. To get started finding Jesus before Christianity, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Orbis Books (Maryknoll, NY)

Release: 2001

ISBN: 1570754047

Description: Jesus Before Christianity ('76, '01) by Albert Nolan, O.P. is a book which removes the lens of Christianity from looking at the historical Jesus & provides the context for the times in which Jesus lived & taught his people. Interestingly, Nolan minimizes Jesus’ supernatural acts & even his divinity, but in a way that more greatly emphasizes the radicalness of the Way he taught. Thus our faith in Jesus as son of God is increased by knowing him as a human being. Nolan points how that Jesus never proclaimed his authority nor stated that he was divine & did not even defend himself in his trial, all of which teach us something important about his nature. Nolan pictures Jesus as a prophet for a coming of calamity (Roman conquest that would come around 70 CE), who wanted not to lead a military revolt but to protect Israel by having people change themselves. He showed care for the poor & oppressed at a time when they were thought to be beyond saving, & taught healing & forgiveness. The “Kingdom” (a word that in the original Greek refers to both a domain & to the quality of royal power & isn't gender specific) of God is discussed thoroughly over several chapters, outlining a very real vision Jesus had for his people. Nolan also dissects the confrontation that he had with the Jewish & Roman leaders that led to his execution.--Liam (edited)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Jesus before Christianity. To get started finding Jesus before Christianity, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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