How Long to Read Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist?

How Long Does it Take to Read Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist??

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist? by Martin Hengel

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Description

'Victory over Violence' This book, 'Victory over Violence', deals with Òpolitical theologyÓ - as it developed within Palestinian Judaism between 334 B.C. and the time of Christ, and as it is being advocated now by radical theologians and groups within the Christian community. The book is, therefore, not simply an academic discussion of a bygone era. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between New Testament theology and contemporary Christian social ethics. Hengel clearly intends to speak to the contemporary situation, which forces Christians to debate the possible use of violence in revolution. He is appalled that those who advocate a Òtheology of revolutionÓ pay so little attention to the political situation of Jesus and primitive Christianity. According to Hengel's interpretation, the position of Jesus and the early Christians on the question of violence was radically different from that of the Zealots: Jesus was the model of nonviolence who demanded of his followers that they renounce violence and love their enemies. Further, since the situation today is similar to the situation in Jesus' time, Hengel argues that the Christian response should be similar too. 'Was Jesus a Revolutionist?' Jesus has often been portrayed as a forerunner of modern revolutionary movements. Martin Hengel believes that this judgment must be scrutinized carefully to determine if revolutionists are reading their own views back into Jesus. The author considers the political background at the time of Jesus, especially the Zealot movement, then looks at key passages in the Gospels that seem to support the revolutionist label. This study shows that Jesus' ethical system was revolutionary, but his political actions were not. Students of politics and religion will want to read Hengel's comments on Jewish movements, depth psychology, and today's theology of revolution.

How long is Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist??

Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist? by Martin Hengel is 158 pages long, and a total of 40,764 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 42 minutes to read Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist? aloud.

What Reading Level is Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist??

Victory Over Violence and Was Jesus a Revolutionist? is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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