Reveals the underlying story of Matthew, giving us a full appreciation of the book's message, and uncovering a portrait of Jesus that at times resembles the gnostic Christ and sage teacher of the Gospel of Thomas more than it does traditional Christianity.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
A New Look at an Old Text
1. Complicated and Paradoxical Beginnings
2. The World's Greatest Sermon
3. Coming Down from the Mountain
4. Choosing Disciples to Share in the Work
5. Criticism Follows a Man of Controversy
6. Teaching in Parables
7. A Mentor's Death Brings New Challenges
8. Who Is This Man?
9. On the Road to Jerusalem
10. Challenging the Religious Establishment
11.Warnings about the Future
12. The Path from Death to Life
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