![]() ![]() Meier’s insightful analysis of the Gospels reveals that Jesus’ proclamation of the “kingdom of God” moved beyond the threat of judgment to the promise that God’s saving, healing kingdom was at hand. The Baptist’s fiery announcement of the end of time strongly shaped Jesus’ conviction that God was coming to save his people. ![]() Meier concludes that John was the person who had the greatest single influence on Jesus “in a sense, Jesus never was without John.” John’s prophetic ministry, message of repentance, warning of a coming judgment, and ritual of baptism flowed into the ministry of Jesus. Volume 2 definitely resolves the long-standing debate about the relationship between Jesus and his mentor, John the Baptist. A vivid portrait of Jesus emerges through Meier’s careful examination of Jesus’ mentor, his message, and his miracles. In this second volume, the author grapples with the words and deeds of Jesus during his public ministry. ![]() ![]() Meier’s series on the life of Jesus, in which he continues his quest for the answer to the greatest puzzle of modern scholarship: Who was Jesus? Volume 1 concluded with Jesus approaching adulthood. Here is the celebrated second volume in John P. ![]()
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