Jesus: the radical Messiah - The suffering servant

June 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Christology, Theology 

Having talked about the Jewish expectations of the Messiah, it is clear why Jesus life and teachings were so radical in His day.
Jesus managed to gain a lot of attention from who He liked to hang around with. Sinners, gentiles, prostitutes, tax collectors, the sick and unclean who were forbidden to enter the temple. Not […]

Jesus: the radical Messiah - Jewish ideals

June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Christology, Theology 

Wikipedia article on ‘Messiah’: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messiah
Many Jewish leaders throughout history have claimed to be the Messiah (click here for quite a long list). Most notably Simon bar Kokhba (here), who lead a revolt against the Roman occupation of Israel in 132AD. Which by some twist of fate succeeded, becoming it’s prince. And ruled for 3 years… […]

You can read reviews of Ed Komoszewski’s and Rob Bowman’s new book “Putting Jesus in His Place” at Discerning Reader. The site also has an interview with Ed.
More reviews are available at Amazon, including my own.
In short, buy one for yourself, one for your pastor, and a few more for Christmas presents!

Excerpt from Putting Jesus in His Place

September 7, 2007 | 2 Comments

Posted by michaelp · Filed Under Christology, Books 

   
Moving from things that are not quit so important, to some really important ones.
Reclaiming the Mind’s own Ed Komoszewski deals with issues of Christology in his forthcoming book, Putting Jesus in His Place. Kregel’s blog has an excerpt. Check it out.

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