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Jesus the Man the Mission and the Message C. Milo Connick 1963
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Published January 1, 1963
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December 20, 2024
Various stories of Jesus throughout his life exist, many with questionable historicity. The book lists the facts and competing opinions and interpretations of these stories.
No written documents existed for 20 years after crucifixion. Most of the stories we hear ultimately come from the Gospels. Among the four, Mark is the first; Matthew is quickly loved; Luke is the longest; and John was to convert. Jesus started his ministry in Galilee, first alone then with disciples. He did “mighty work” (e.g., of curing people variety) but aroused suspicion from the scribes (e.g., on whether Jesus has the power to forgive sin). With respect to these miracles, the book concludes that when allowance have been made, there still remains abundant evidence of Jesus unusual power; and the most striking fact about this power was its strict subordination to his purpose, the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Eventually, he went to Jerusalem to continue his mission. The religious leader there decided to act and act quickly so it doesn’t disturb the Passover feast. Judah betrayed Jesus in two respects: claims of Messiah, and where to find Jesus. Theories abound as to why. Then he was brought to Potius Pilate who didn’t find much wrong about Jesus. (When asked “are you the King of Jews”, Jesus only answered “you have said so”.) Pilate then try to let Herod decide. Herod only wanted to see miracles. When he was denied he mocked Jesus but sent him back to Pilate. Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but on the insistence of the crowd eventually ordered to crucify Jesus.
Many of the elements of the stories we hear today have various interpretations/translations from the original source. For example, when Jesus refers to the temple as “house of my father” he is merely using a common term used back then to refer to God. One can see how that when translated into a different language can inspire a literal read/interpretation. The story of resurrection is obviously even more subjective to interpretation. The book discusses various theories: philosophical, spiritual, or psychological resurrection.
All in all, this is a really comprehensive and balanced discussion about Jesus’s life, mission, and message.
No written documents existed for 20 years after crucifixion. Most of the stories we hear ultimately come from the Gospels. Among the four, Mark is the first; Matthew is quickly loved; Luke is the longest; and John was to convert. Jesus started his ministry in Galilee, first alone then with disciples. He did “mighty work” (e.g., of curing people variety) but aroused suspicion from the scribes (e.g., on whether Jesus has the power to forgive sin). With respect to these miracles, the book concludes that when allowance have been made, there still remains abundant evidence of Jesus unusual power; and the most striking fact about this power was its strict subordination to his purpose, the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Eventually, he went to Jerusalem to continue his mission. The religious leader there decided to act and act quickly so it doesn’t disturb the Passover feast. Judah betrayed Jesus in two respects: claims of Messiah, and where to find Jesus. Theories abound as to why. Then he was brought to Potius Pilate who didn’t find much wrong about Jesus. (When asked “are you the King of Jews”, Jesus only answered “you have said so”.) Pilate then try to let Herod decide. Herod only wanted to see miracles. When he was denied he mocked Jesus but sent him back to Pilate. Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but on the insistence of the crowd eventually ordered to crucify Jesus.
Many of the elements of the stories we hear today have various interpretations/translations from the original source. For example, when Jesus refers to the temple as “house of my father” he is merely using a common term used back then to refer to God. One can see how that when translated into a different language can inspire a literal read/interpretation. The story of resurrection is obviously even more subjective to interpretation. The book discusses various theories: philosophical, spiritual, or psychological resurrection.
All in all, this is a really comprehensive and balanced discussion about Jesus’s life, mission, and message.
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