Jesus & Utopia: looking for the kingdom of God in the Roman world

Introduction: ancient utopias, Jesus, and the kingdom of God -- Ancient, classical, and Hellenistic utopias -- Biblical utopias: from Eden to the kingdom of God -- Ideal communities in early Judaism: essenes, therapeutai, havurot -- Jesus and the kingdom of God in biblical scholarship -- Jesus'...

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Subtitles:Jesus and Utopia
Jesus and utopia
Main Author: Beavis, Mary Ann 1955- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Minneapolis, MN Fortress Press 2006
In:Year: 2006
Reviews:[Rezension von: BEAVIS, MARY ANN, Jesus and Utopia: Looking for the Kingdom of God in the Roman World] (2008) (Reid, Barbara E., 1953 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jesus Christus / Kingdom of God
IxTheo Classification:KAA Church history
Further subjects:B Kingdom of God
B Christianity and politics
B Jesus Christ Kingdom
B Utopias Religious aspects Christianity
B Jesus Christ
B Utopias
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Summary:Introduction: ancient utopias, Jesus, and the kingdom of God -- Ancient, classical, and Hellenistic utopias -- Biblical utopias: from Eden to the kingdom of God -- Ideal communities in early Judaism: essenes, therapeutai, havurot -- Jesus and the kingdom of God in biblical scholarship -- Jesus' preaching of the kingdom of God in utopian context -- Conclusion: from Basileia to Ekklesia
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:0800635620