“Follow Me”: The Imperious Call of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels
Jesus displays audacious personal authority in summoning his followers to join him in advancing the kingdom of God. He does not negotiate with disciples. Moreover, the content of his call implies an alternative political (imperial) as well as religious (spiritual) vocation.
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2005
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Interpretation
Year: 2005, Volume: 59, Issue: 2, Pages: 142-153 |
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| Summary: | Jesus displays audacious personal authority in summoning his followers to join him in advancing the kingdom of God. He does not negotiate with disciples. Moreover, the content of his call implies an alternative political (imperial) as well as religious (spiritual) vocation. |
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| ISSN: | 2159-340X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Interpretation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002096430505900204 |