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Messianism against Christology

Messianism against Christology

James W. Perkinson

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The book is a collection of essays exploring questions of freedom, justice, representation and identity as these arise in various historical moments both inside and outside of normative christological discourse about Jesus. The basic thesis is that messianic talk about Jesus in 1st century Palestinian through the imperial cult after Constantine.

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OL23305281W

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MiscellaneaPerson and officesMessianismJesus christ, person and officesPerson and officesjesus christLiberation theologySocial justice--religious aspects--christianityAnti-imperialist movementsReligionBible--theologyReligion and sociologyImperialismPolitical scienceEthicsBt83.57 .p475 2013202.3Social justiceReligious aspects

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