The Historic Mission of Jesus: A Constructive Re-Examination of the Eschatological Teaching in the Synoptic Gospels

Cadoux's The Historic Mission of Jesus presents a detailed illustration of evidence and advances theories for its interpretation, emphasizing Jesus's self-perception as eschatological and his concern for the redemption of the Gentiles through Israel's fulfillment of the Old Testament.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd

The Historic Mission of Jesus, originally published in 1941, stands as a pivotal text in the study of Jesus' life, his relationship with the Father, and his earthly mission. In contrast to the prevailing skepticism surrounding the reliability of the Synoptic sources that chronicle Jesus' life, Cadoux presents a comprehensive yet intricate illustration of the evidence, while also advancing theories for its interpretation that would have a profound impact on New Testament scholarship. While not reaching the same depths as Albert Schweitzer, Cadoux nevertheless presents a thoroughly eschatological interpretation of Jesus' self-perception. This interpretation highlights the universal nature of Jesus' appeal, his deep concern for the redemption of the Gentiles through Israel's fulfillment of the universalistic aspirations of the Old Testament, his unwavering efforts to prevent a military clash between the Jews and the Roman Empire, and his early anticipation of being wholeheartedly accepted and faithfully followed by his fellow countrymen. The outcome is a remarkable early example of the resurgence of interest in the historical Jesus on theological grounds.

The Historic Mission of Jesus, originally published in 1941, stands as a pivotal text in the study of Jesus' life, his relationship with the Father, and his earthly mission. In contrast to the prevailing skepticism surrounding the reliability of the Synoptic sources that chronicle Jesus' life, Cadoux presents a comprehensive yet intricate illustration of the evidence, while also advancing theories for its interpretation that would have a profound impact on New Testament scholarship. While not reaching the same depths as Albert Schweitzer, Cadoux nevertheless presents a thoroughly eschatological interpretation of Jesus' self-perception. This interpretation highlights the universal nature of Jesus' appeal, his deep concern for the redemption of the Gentiles through Israel's fulfillment of the universalistic aspirations of the Old Testament, his unwavering efforts to prevent a military clash between the Jews and the Roman Empire, and his early anticipation of being wholeheartedly accepted and faithfully followed by his fellow countrymen. The outcome is a remarkable early example of the resurgence of interest in the historical Jesus on theological grounds.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 154 x 232 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780227178492