The Teaching of Jesus (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Barker Stevens

9780484897761: The Teaching of Jesus (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484897764 ISBN 13: 9780484897761

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Clarify the meaning of Christ's life and teaching for today. A clear, modern restatement helps readers see the inner unity of his message and its relevance to contemporary faith.

This volume translates the thought of Jesus into modern terms and links his sayings to the Jewish ideas of his time. It aims to illuminate the Lord’s life and work in a clear, succinct, and systematic form, showing how his teaching relates to the broader religious world of his age.

Designed as a text-book for schools and Bible classes, it also serves as a practical guide for private study, students of theology, and ministers preparing for teaching roles. The book invites readers to compare Jesus’ teaching with the religious currents of his day and to trace the development of key themes in the Gospel record.

Explore the religious ideas active in Jesus’ era and how they shaped his message.
See how Jesus’ teaching method and use of parables contrasted with contemporary scribal practice.
Learn about major themes such as the Kingdom of God, the Father in Heaven, and the Son of God.
Discover how the book presents Christ’s life and work as a unified teaching for present readers.

Ideal for readers of theology, church leaders, teachers, and anyone seeking a clear study of Jesus’ teaching.

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