Hanson and Oakman's award-winning and enormously illuminating volume quickly has become a widely used and cited introduction to the social context of the early Jesus movement. This new printing augments the text with multiple features on an accompanying CD-ROM. číst celé
Focusing on the theme of debt, the narrative explores how Jesus of Nazareth addressed the struggles of those burdened by financial obligations within the oppressive structure of the Roman Empire. Debt served as a means of control, impacting the lives of peasants and fueling their suffering. Jesus’ teachings, including parables and prayers centered on debt forgiveness, reflect his mission to liberate the indebted. His commitment to this cause ultimately led to his crucifixion, yet his legacy endures through his interactions with tax collectors and debtors.
Hanson and Oakman's award-winning and illuminating volume has become a widely used and cited introduction to the social context of Jesus and the early Jesus movement. This second edition updates all the discussions in light of more recent scholarship, improves clarity and readability of diagrams and maps, provides additional diagrams and images to enhance the book for student use, and includes new classroom resources, for professors and students, on a Companion Web site.Along with an overview of the ancient Mediterranean worldview, Palestine in the Time of Jesus explores major domains and institutions of Roman kinship, politics, economy, and religion.
Focusing on the political-economic significance of Jesus in first-century Galilee, this book delves into his values and their relevance today. It examines the critical task of connecting Jesus' teachings and biblical principles to contemporary society, which has shifted from pre-industrial social economies to market capitalism, as articulated by Karl Polanyi. The text advocates for a transformative approach that prioritizes humane economic practices over greed, positioning the Radical Jesus as a guiding force for a more equitable society.