Israel’s Davidic gospel — Scribes of the Kingdom

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The Greek word “gospel” (εὐαγγέλιον) enjoyed popular usage in both pagan and Jewish spheres long before early Christians appropriated it as a summary of their preaching. Though Christians have since emptied the word of its political content—leaving only the gospel of personal, otherworldly salvation—the first Christians chose to deliver their message as “gospel” because of—not […]

Israel’s Davidic gospel — Scribes of the Kingdom

Category: Biblical Scholarship

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