Full Description
The Relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth combines socio-historical and exegetical criticism to examine and evaluate the influence of John the Baptist on Jesus. It offers a fresh look at the evidence and introduces relationship between John and Jesus before it became enshrined in doctrine and ritual.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Abbreviations Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Gospel Traditions and the Historical Jesus Chapter 5 Part I: John and the Qumran Community: The Origins and Formative Years of John Chapter 6 Part II: John and Jesus: The Proclamation of John; John and Jesus: The Two Baptists; Jesus' Tribute to John Chapter 7 Conclusion