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  • Jesus as Rabbi: Ken Bailey vs. Tom Wright

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    What was the nature of Jesus' preparation for ministry? Was Jesus a rabbi who received intensive training in a learning community, or was he a prophet who told compelling stories over and over that were burned into the memories of his hearers? Kenneth Bailey writes: In Jesus’ day, across the villages of Galilee and Judea,…

  • Jesus: The not so unlearned peasant

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    There is a common perception of Jesus as an unlearned peasant, doing manual labor, who emerged as an inspirational teacher spouting folk wisdom and common sense combined with great insight. The bumper sticker "My boss is a Jewish carpenter" is intended to communicate some of this sentiment. There is also a subtle, and at times…