Jesus as Teacher (Understanding Jesus Today) - Softcover

Perkins, Pheme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052136695X ISBN 13: 9780521366953

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Professor Perkins compares Jesus with other types of teachers of his day: philosophers, interpreters of the law, prophets, and visionaries. Jesus is characterized as a charismatic teacher and prophet who addressed his message to all people, as opposed to the elite groups taught in formal schools in ancient times. Readers are shown how Jesus used parables, proverbs, legal and prophetic sayings to challenge the imagination and to allow his listeners to discover his message. The book contains detailed analyses of many gospel passages and covers themes of particular prominence in Jesus' teaching, including justice, wealth, forgiveness, and love.

About this title

Book Description:

This depiction of Jesus as a charismatic teacher and prophet compares him with other philosophers and visionaries of his time and analyzes his usage of parables and proverbs.

From the Back Cover:

Professor Perkins compares Jesus with other types of teachers in his day: philosophers, interpreters of the law, prophets, and visionaries. Jesus is characterized as a charismatic teacher and prophet who addressed his message to all people, as opposed to the elite groups taught in formal schools in ancient times.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 052136695X
• ISBN 13: 9780521366953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124