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This second edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an intensive study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the events they narrate. Craig Blomberg considers the historical context of the Gospels and sheds light on the confusing interpretations brought forth over the last two centuries. The original 1997 book won a Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers...

It is far more probable that Jesus did indeed believe himself to be the Christ but was very cautious about accepting the title or allowing premature enthusiasm to overwhelm his mission because popular christological expectation did not leave room for a suffering Messiah (see further below, pp. 476–77). After the crucifixion and resurrection, Christ’s more glorious nature could be described without as much fear of misunderstanding (9:9).18 For Mark, however, 10:45 may be the most important verse in
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