Jesus the Prophet: His Vision of the Kingdom on Earth

R. David Kaylor believes that Jesus' vision of a just society and his prophetic engagement with social, political, and economic conditions led to his execution by the Romans. Here, he presents Jesus' message of a just society based on Israel's covenant tradition. He shows the prophetic background and social content of Jesus' ethical teaching and demonstrates that the parables (especially those with economic and agricultural associations) critiqued the social conditions and called for a restructuring of community life. He provides evidence that Jesus' vision remains, offering criticism of the present and promise of a future. Author: R. David Kaylor Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Published: 02/01/1994 Pages: 240 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.85lbs Size: 8.96h x 5.94w x 0.60d ISBN: 9780664255053 About the Author Kaylor, R. David: - R. David Kaylor is James Sprunt Professor Emeritus of Religion at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He currently resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina.