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The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and summary format. The topics range from cross-sectional themes (such as faith, law, and Sabbath), to methods of interpretation (such as form criticism, redaction criticism, and sociological approaches), from...

Authority is the right to effect control over objects, individuals or events. While human authority may be delegated, God’s* authority arises from himself alone. Power, meanwhile, is the ability to bring about what one desires. In the Gospels God reveals his authority and power in the person of Jesus. 1. Terminology and Background 2. Authority and Power in the Person of Jesus 3. The Emphases of the Gospel Writers