Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Paperback)

What made the Jesus movement tick? By situating the life of Jesus of Nazareth in the turbulent troubles of first-century Palestine, Crossley and Myles give a thrilling historical-materialist take on the historical Jesus. Delivering a wealth of knowledge on the social, economic, and cultural conflicts of the time, Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict uncovers the emergence of a fervent and deadly serious religious organizer whose social and religious movement offered not only a radical end-time edict of divine reversal and judgment but also a promising new world order ruled in the interests of the peasantry. The movement's popular appeal was due in part to a desire to represent the values of ordinary rural workers, and its vision meant that the rich would have to give up their wealth, while the poor would be afforded a life of heavenly luxury. Tensions flared up considerably when the movement marched on Jerusalem and Jesus was willingly martyred for the cause. Crossley and Myles offer a vivid portrait of the man and his movement and uncover the material conditions that converged to make it happen.

General

Imprint:	John Hunt Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2023
Authors:	James Crossley • Robert J. Myles
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-80341-082-1
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-80341-082-5
Barcode:	9781803410821

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