Some general agreements about jesus
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SOME GENERAL AGREEMENTS ABOUT THE HISTORICAL JESUS Born during reign of Herod the Great Son of Mary From family of carpenters/artisans Baptized by John the Baptist Proclaimed that kingdom of God is near Taught that God’s kingdom would
reverse generally accepted social values
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GENERAL AGREEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Lived as itinerant preacher and healer
Attracted followers from lower segments of Galilean society
Seen by some followers as Messiah who would bring freedom from Rome
Crucified by Pontius Pilate, Roman governor of Judea
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WISDOM (CONTINUED)
Wisdom as revealer of the kingdom of God in wisdom literature
Gospel of John: Jesus’ wisdom teachings define his kingship
Jesus’ followers share in his kingship
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