“glad tidings”, for it would be an expression of man’s glorification of self. But when the carpenter’s son of Nazareth uses this manner of speech, then all that has gone before is absorbed and surpassed: Jesus’ message is evangelium, not because it is immediately pleasing to us or comfortable or attractive, but because it comes from him who has the key to true joy. Truth is not always comfortable for man, but it is only truth that makes him free and only freedom that brings him joy. Now, however,