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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...

action and the action of his disciples by appeal to the action of David and his men (Mk 2:25–26; see Abiathar). If David can violate a cultic law (1 Sam 21:1–6), then surely can Jesus, who is greater than David (indeed, is “Lord of the Sabbath,” Mk 2:28). Finally, Jesus was hailed as Son of David when he entered Jerusalem (Mt 21:9; see Triumphal Entry). The most significant comparison with David is that drawn by Jesus himself. Jesus’ quotation of Psalm 110:1 and the point that he makes about David’s