Description: This book examines the eschatology of Jesus by evaluating his appropriation of sacred traditions related to Israel's restoration and addresses the way in which Jesus' future expectations impinged upon his understanding of Jewish society. It breaks new ground by considering Jesus' expectations regarding key constitutional features of the eschaton--the shape of the people of God, purity, Land and Temple. Bryan demonstrates that Jesus' anticipation of coming national judgement led him to use Israel's sacred traditions in ways that differed significantly from their use by his contemporaries.
Brief description: Steven M. Bryan is Dean of Studies and Instructor of New Testament at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology. He has been involved in theological education in Ethiopia since 1992. During this time he also completed a Ph.D at Cambridge University.
Review Quotes: "Bryan's monograph is thought-provoking and stimulating. It certainly moves us one step closer to the solution of major questions which still remain in historical Jesus research." Trinity Journal