Eschatology of the Synoptic Jesus: Based on a Misinterpretation of Otherworld Experiences?
According to Albert Schweitzer, Jesus of Nazareth adopted the belief of Second Temple Judaism in an earthly resurrection and in a kingdom of God on earth. Thus, Schweitzer was convinced that Jesus went to his death in vain for the coming of these eschatological events. However, he could not make sen...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2014
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Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2014, Volume: 44, Issue: 4, Pages: 202-213 |
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Albert Schweitzer
B Resurrection B Kingdom of God B otherworld experiences B synoptic Jesus B Eschatology |
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Summary: | According to Albert Schweitzer, Jesus of Nazareth adopted the belief of Second Temple Judaism in an earthly resurrection and in a kingdom of God on earth. Thus, Schweitzer was convinced that Jesus went to his death in vain for the coming of these eschatological events. However, he could not make sense of Jesus eschatology. The main objective of this contribution is to explain the supposed eschatological belief of the synoptic Jesus as an understandable misinterpretation of otherworld experiences. This error would not have militated against Jesus being an inspirational model of humanity. |
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ISSN: | 1945-7596 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0146107914552230 |