The charismatic leader and his followers

by Martin Hengel

Starting with "Let the dead bury the dead", (Mt.8.22), Professor Hengel subjects Jesus's discipleship sayings to a rigorous historical scrutiny, and considers other contemporary forms of discipleship -- Cynic, Rabbinic and Zealot. Hengel gives a remarkable series of historical insights into the character of Jesus's ministry and his work with his disciples.

111 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Missie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It brought to light so many contrasts between Jesus and what would be his contemporaries.