DESCRIPTION:

An exegetical and systematic study of the central message of Jesus. The course involves a study of the historical Jesus, including his self-understanding and aim, and also a reflection on our existence today under the kingship of God. It concludes with a study on the relationship between Jesus' "gospel of the kingdom of God" and the apostolic "gospel" of his death and resurrection.

A thorough understanding of Jesus' gospel of the kingdom of God is essential to Christian ministry.

Lecture and discussion.

Beasley-Murray, G. R. Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986.

Dodd, D. H. The Parables of the Kingdom, rev. ed. London: Collins, 1961.

Jeremias, J. The Parables of Jesus. New York: Scribner's, 1963.

Ladd, G. E. The Presence of the Future. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974.

Willis, W. The Kingdom of God in 20th Century Interpretation. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1987.

Witherington, B. The Jesus Quest. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995.

Hiers, R. H. The Historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Gainesville: University of Florida, 1973.

Jeremias, J. New Testament Theology. New York: Scribner's, 1971.

Kümmel, W. G. Promise and Fulfilment. Naperville: Allenson, 1961.

Perrin, N. Jesus and the Language of the Kingdom. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1976.

Ridderbos, H. The Coming of the Kingdom. Philadelphia: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1962.

An essay of 10-12 pp. on one of the topics to be given by the professor.

NS500.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Theology (NTT).

Yes.