Die Konigsmacher: Wie Die Synoptischen Evangelien Herrschaftslegitimierung Betreiben

by Christian Tchramm and Christian Schramm

Jesus is the only true king and shall be recognised as such. The synoptic gospels intend to convince their ancient readers of this - well justified. They legitimate Jesus as king in a literary way - and at the same time distance him from possible competitors. Apart from the consensus in all three gospels the readers find specific strategies for legitimation (Mark: aretalogical-charismatic; Mathew: genealogical-dynastic; Luke: religious-theocratic)...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3847109294
• ISBN13: 9783847109297
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: V&R Unipress
• Length: 452 Pages