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
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-80341-082-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781803410821 |
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