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Messianism against Christology

by James W. Perkinson

MiscellaneaPerson and officesMessianismJesus christ, person and officesPerson and officesjesus christLiberation theologySocial justice--religious aspects--christianityAnti-imperialist movements

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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Book data: Open Library