How can one reconcile the political nature of Jesus with his disinclination to power? The core of the argument lies in chapters 1 to 6. It contains three parts, each divided into two chapters. Part 1 answers the question “Was Jesus political?” Chapter 1 examines his ostensibly political sayings, and chapter 2 examines his actions, which might be understood as political praxis. The evidence indicates that Jesus was considered a political figure by both friend and foe precisely