Jesus the Jewish Theologian
by Brad Young

Paperback - 308 pages
(November 1995)

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Messianic Drama of Jesus' Life Events

1. The Birth of the Messiah and the Song of the Angels
2. The Baptism of the Messiah
3. The Temptation of Jesus
4. Miracles, Proclamation, and Healing Faith

Part 2: The Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom Theology

5.  "The Kingdom Suffers Violence..." or "The Kingdom Breaks Forth..."
6.  "The Kingdom Is Like..."
7.  "Blessed Are the Peacemakers..."
8.  Controversy and Children
9.  Jesus, the Sabbath, and the Jewish Law
10. Divorce and Adultery in Light of the Words of Jesus
11. Giving Thanks — a Way of Life

Part 3: The Jewish Theology In Jesus' Parables

12. Jewish Grace in Jesus' Parables
13. The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons
14. The Old Wine Is Better!
15. Friends and Enemies in the Parables
16. Faith as Chutzpah!
17. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Part 4: The Jewish Messiah and the Politics of Rome

18. The Foundation of the Kingdom
19. The Transfiguration of Jesus
20. The Son or the Vineyard?
21. Pilate or the Jewish People?

Part 5: The Future Messiah

22. The Son of Man in the Teachings of Jesus— Is He Human or Divine?

Epilogue

23. Jesus in the Company of Scholars and Theologians

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