T&T Clark Jesus the Apocalyptic Prophet

About the Author Cecilia Wassen is Senior Lecturer in New Testament at Uppsala University, Sweden.Tobias Hägerland is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies and Theology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. His recent publications include Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins: An Aspect of His Prophetic Mission (2012) and The Mission of Jesus (co-edited with Samuel Byrskog, 2015). Product Description This book is a reconstruction of the life of Jesus from his birth to his death, with a focus on understanding him in the context of his own time and place. Wassen and Hägerland consider Jesus as an apocalyptic prophetic figure within the context of first-century Judaism. They take a narrative approach, examining Jesus life in order and draw together the threads of scholarly discussion on the history, archaeology and geography of first-century Galilee into a complete picture of Jesus' world suitable for a non-specialist audience. Together the chapters provide a deeply informed introduction to Jesus in his first-century context. The authors follow a scientific worldview for historical reconstruction, drawing readers attention to the rhetorical aspects of the texts of the New Testament and problematising these elements. They embed the texts surrounding Jesus in the context of first-century Galilee with historical and archaeological reflections and discussion and, in particular, with penetrating insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Illustrated throughout with photographs taken by the authors specifically to offer insights into the world of Jesus and the New Testament writings. Review Ranging across a wide swathe of ancient texts and modern interpretive problems; lighting the way with wonderful photographs, tables and graphics; considering various methods and reconstructing ancient contexts: Wassén and Hägerland expertly lead the reader-whether student or scholar-over the rough terrain of contemporary New Testament scholarship on Jesus and on the earliest movements that formed around his mission and message. You could not ask for better guides.PAULA FREDRIKSEN, The Hebrew University, Israel