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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...

power to execute his commands (Mt 10:1–10). Some of the injunctions he gave the disciples on these early missions were later rescinded (Lk 22:35–38), but not the command to heal. The book of Acts includes close parallels between the types of healings wrought by Christ and those performed by the disciples, proving that the crucifixion, resurrection and coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost did not alter the disciples’ ability or need to effect miraculous cures. They are able to heal the lame (Acts