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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...

Even as entrance to the Way of following Jesus required the would-be disciple to count the cost, so traveling on the Way requires disciples to count the cost (Mk 8:34). The disciples must daily deny themselves, take up the cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). It is possible for one not to be a true part of the Way while externally traveling with Jesus (e.g., Judas). Therefore, the challenge is directed not only to the crowd but also to the disciples (cf. Mk 8:34–9:1; Mt 10:37–39; 16:24–26;