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Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1: Life, Culture, and Society is unavailable, but you can change that!

Place Jesus’ ministry in context with these in-depth studies of ancient Galilee. Drawing on the expertise of archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, and social scientists who have devoted a significant amount of time and energy to the research of Jesus’ home town, this accessible volume includes modern studies of Galilee and its history. Contributors dig into issues of taxation, ethnicity,...

In many of the episodes, Jesus steps into or is understood in the role of a prophet like Moses and/or Elijah: in commissioning protégés (disciples), in sea crossings, and in wilderness feedings or healings. It is clear that the people as well as Herod Antipas take him as a prophet in the long Israelite tradition of prophets. His prophetic role as the new Moses and Elijah is confirmed in the appearance to the leading disciples on the mountain (Mark 9:2–8). The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus not only
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