![]() ![]() Especially stimulating is Horsley's account of the crucifixion as the decisive moment of empowerment for the continuation and growth of the early Jesus movements. Horsley takes seriously not only the context in which Jesus lived, called for renewal, and died but also the sustained narrative presentations of the Gospels as the basis for an account of Jesus' life and significance. The Prophet Jesus and the Renewal of Israel: Moving beyond Diversionary Debate. After Apocalyptic and Wisdom: Rethinking Texts in Context. "In Jesus and the Powers, Richard Horsley synthesizes a broad array of insights into the polyvalent character of 'power' in ancient cultures and brings this synthesis to bear on a provocative description of the message, activities, and impact of Jesus. Jesus and the Powers: Conflict, Covenant, and the Hope of the Poor. The implications of the teaching and acts of Jesus for our own time blaze a trail in this brilliant and thought–provoking book."Īuthor of Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New TestamentĪnd Transforming the Powers: Peace, Justice, and the Domination System Horsley brings together the theme of the restoration of the people of God with the transformation of the Powers in an illuminating and accessible style. "The Powers That Be are among the most puzzling aspects in all Scripture. ![]()
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