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 © 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 1

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General scholarly agreements about the Historical 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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