Author: JongHyun Kwon
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ISBN: OCLC:1063645140
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When he died on the cross he died so that our sins could be forgiven. Paul explained to the Christians at Ephesus what was happening during the crucifixion in these words: “In him [Jesus] we have redemption through his blood [death], ...
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Publisher: Christian Publishing House
ISBN: 9798849887333
Category: Religion
Page: 201
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Jesus’ teachings have affected the lives of billions. What do both modern and ancient authorities say about Jesus Christ’s existence? What is the solid basis that scholars have for believing that Jesus existed? What references have first- and second-century historians made to Jesus and the early Christians? In 2006, the book Jesus and Archaeology said: “No reputable scholar today questions that a Jew named Jesus son of Joseph lived; most readily admit that we now know a considerable amount about his actions and his basic teachings.” What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died? What is the proof of the resurrection of Jesus? Herein we will not shy away from the Bible critic’s claim as we investigate the historical authenticity of Jesus Christ and the claim that he was raised from the dead.16 Cf. my essay , " Jesus von Nazareth und die neutestamentliche Christologie im Lichte der Heiligen Schrift ... that they were to bring in this tribulation they thought that through his death Jesus procured forgiveness of sins for them ...
Author: Craig A. Evans
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415327539
Category: Christianity
Page: 424
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Including a range of materials dating from the nineteenth century to the present, this comprehensive collection brings together the essential research into the historical reality of Jesus the man, his teachings, and the acts and events ascribed to him that comprise the foundational story of one of the world's central religions. br br The set features a substantial new introduction by the editor in the first volume and a full index in the last, and provides work covering all of the key aspects of the field, including the recent discussions concerning anti-Semitism in early Christianity, and the political and ideological filtering of the Jesus story through the Roman empire and beyond.The Historical Jesus' Death and 'Forgiveness of Sins'. Wissen- schafltliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2/467. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2018. Laato, Antti. A Star is Rising: The Historical Development of the Old Testament Royal ...
Author: Michael Patrick Barber
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009210850
Category: Religion
Page: 329
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Investigates Jesus's teaching about the temple through a fresh methodology, drawing also from new developments in Matthew research.Nor does he bestow forgiveness with every cure or to every sinner. And no connection whatever is made with Jesus' death. The task given to Christians of proclaiming repentance that leads to forgiveness (v. 47) does not fall within the ...
Author: James D. G. Dunn
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
ISBN: 9781575061009
Category: Electronic books
Page: 618
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The past two or three decades have witnessed significant activity in research on the Jesus of the Gospels and history. In fact, there has been such a plethora of publication on such a wide variety of facets of this issue that it is difficult to keep pace with the rate of publication. In this volume, Dunn and McKnight have collected and provided introductions to a wide cross-section of essays on the topic, ranging from classic essays by the likes of Bultmann, Cadbury, and Schweitzer to the most recent investigations of Horsley, Levine, and Wright. This volume will be a very useful book for courses and seminars on Jesus or the historical Jesus, because it draws together in one place a wide variety of perspectives and approaches to the issues. Authors represented include: P. S. Alexander, D. C. Allison, P. W. Barnett, M. J. Borg, R. Bultmann, H. J. Cadbury, P. M. Casey, G. B. Caird, B. Chilton, C. E. B. Cranfield, J. D. G. Dunn, R. A. Horsley, J. Jeremias, M. K�hler, W. G. K�mmel, E. E. Lemcio, A.-J. Levine, G. Luedemann, J. P. Meier, B. F. Meyer, R. Morgan, J. A. T. Robinson, E. P. Sanders, A. Schweitzer, K. R. Snodgrass, G. N. Stanton, P. Stuhlmacher, G. Theissen, N. T. Wright.That door cannot be entered by the historian; that door is open to the person who through the spirit encounters Jesus and in encountering Jesus discovers forgiveness of sins through the atoning death of Jesus.23 history, and Twelftree ...
Author: Graham H. Twelftree
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 9781498218283
Category: Religion
Page: 306
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The nature miracle stories of Jesus—walking on the water or feeding thousands with a small amount of food, for example—are so spectacular that many find them a problem, whether historical, philosophical, or even theological. This is the first book to tackle this problem head on. Do the stories reflect events in the life of the historical Jesus, or are they myths or legends? Or, perhaps they grew out of parables or from more ordinary events into the incredible stories we now have. Or, again, perhaps this the wrong approach! A group of high-ranking biblical historians, philosophers, and theologians with very diverse views set out to provide possible answers. Contributors include: • James Crossley • Eric Eve • Craig S. Keener • Michael Levine • Timothy J. McGrew • Scot McKnight • Graham H. Twelftree • Ruben Zimmermann(3) The Temple was already in existence at the time of Jesus' life and thus this particular criterion is not applicable. ... door to a conversation regarding the atoning death of the Christ as a venue for the forgiveness of one's sins.
Author: Zev Garber
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781317638230
Category: Religion
Page: 284
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Teaching the Historical Jesus in his Jewish context to students of varied religious backgrounds presents instructors with not only challenges, but also opportunities to sustain interfaith dialogue and foster mutual understanding and respect. This new collection explores these challenges and opportunities, gathering together experiential lessons drawn from teaching Jesus in a wide variety of settings—from the public, secular two- or four-year college, to the Jesuit university, to the Rabbinic school or seminary, to the orthodox, religious Israeli university. A diverse group of Jewish and Christian scholars reflect on their own classroom experiences and explicates crucial issues for teaching Jesus in a way that encourages students at every level to enter into an encounter with the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament without paternalism, parochialism, or prejudice. This volume is a valuable resource for instructors and graduate students interested in an interfaith approach in the classroom, and provides practical case studies for scholars working on Jewish-Christian relations.Jesus' responded, “Son, your sins are forgiven” ... Who can forgive sins but God alone? ... to have a delegated authority as justification for his action.52 Abuse of the divine name was punishable by death (Lev 24:10–11, 14–16, 23; m.
Author: Colin Brown
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 9780310125495
Category: Religion
Page: 721
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Understand the Quests Origins and Ongoing Influence on Today's Biblical Studies and Theology Jesus of Nazareth ranks among the most important figures in history. Yet, in contemporary scholarship, there is no common agreement about his identity. It is generally accepted that there were three quests for the historical Jesus. The first was characterized by Albert Schweitzer and came to be called the "Old Quest," while the second was conceived of as the "New Quest" of the 1950s. The interval between the Old and New Quests was facetiously called the "No Quest." This three-quest history in fact came about more due to the ingenuity of publishers than to the scholars engaged in the enterprise. But in the 1970s and 1980s, there emerged yet another quest, which was often informally referred to as the "Third Quest." This quest was largely driven by scholars in search of the historical, social, and religious setting of Jesus and his followers. The Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological findings, papyri, and other material remains came to play an important part in this newer research. A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus is an extensive two-volume reassessment of the situation, beginning with the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Schweitzer's, through the Nazi attempt to make Jesus an Aryan critic of Judaism, and to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and specific issues. The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject of the quests, assessing not only the historical, exegetical, critical nuts and bolts of the debate but also its philosophical and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. Whether we realize it or not, "facts" themselves are shaped by our hermeneutics and belief systems. Sophisticated in both its philosophical-theological and historical-exegetical dimensions, this new survey and analysis of the quests for the historical Jesus makes a landmark contribution to this important topic in biblical studies. Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. Volume One covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. Volume Two (sold separately) covers the period from the post-War era through contemporary debates.However, it may be noted that in the preface to the third edition, Taylor affirmed his conviction that “the contention of C. H. Dodd, that the death of Christ is an act of expiation by which sin is covered and forgiven, seems to me to ...
Author: Colin Brown
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 9780310125624
Category: Religion
Page: 753
View: 111
Understand the Quests Origins and Ongoing Influence on Today's Biblical Studies and Theology Jesus of Nazareth ranks among the most important figures in history. Yet, in contemporary scholarship, there is no common agreement about his identity. It is generally accepted that there were three quests for the historical Jesus. The first was characterized by Albert Schweitzer and came to be called the "Old Quest," while the second was conceived of as the "New Quest" of the 1950s. The interval between the Old and New Quests was facetiously called the "No Quest." This three-quest history in fact came about more due to the ingenuity of publishers than to the scholars engaged in the enterprise. But in the 1970s and 1980s, there emerged yet another quest, which was often informally referred to as the "Third Quest." This quest was largely driven by scholars in search of the historical, social, and religious setting of Jesus and his followers. The Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological findings, papyri, and other material remains came to play an important part in this newer research. A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus is an extensive two-volume reassessment of the situation, beginning with the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Schweitzer's, through the Nazi attempt to make Jesus an Aryan critic of Judaism, and to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and specific issues. The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject of the quests, assessing not only the historical, exegetical, critical nuts and bolts of the debate but also its philosophical and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. Whether we realize it or not, "facts" themselves are shaped by our hermeneutics and belief systems. Sophisticated in both its philosophical-theological and historical-exegetical dimensions, this new survey and analysis of the quests for the historical Jesus makes a landmark contribution to this important topic in biblical studies. Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. Volume One (sold separately) covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. Volume Two covers the period from the post-War era through contemporary debates.Cf. also JongHyun Kwon, The Historical Jesus' Death as 'Forgiveness of Sins' (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2015). 66 On which, see esp. Murray J. Harris, The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Milton Keynes: Paternoster; Grand Rapids: ...
Author: Craig L. Blomberg
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781087753157
Category: Religion
Page: 584
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All of Scripture testifies to the person of Jesus, yet the Gospels offer a face-to-face encounter. This newly revised third edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an in-depth exploration of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Esteemed New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg considers the Gospels’ historical context while examining fresh scholarship, critical methods, and contemporary applications for today. Along with updated introductions, maps, and diagrams, Blomberg’s linguistic, historical, and theological approach delivers a deep investigation into the Gospels for professors, students, and pastors alike.