How did the Hebrew biography of Jesus disintegrate into the isolated pericopae that make up the Synoptic Gospels?
Mark: The Shortest or the Longest Gospel?
Mark’s versions of Triple Tradition pericopae are often the longest.
Refusing John the Baptist
An early Christian critique of those who rejected John the Baptist and his message.
Man With Edema
According to Jesus God sets aside his divine prerogatives in order to alleviate human suffering.
“Wonders and Accusations” complex
A collection of stories about Jesus’ healing power and the controversy it provoked.
Faithful or Faithless Slave
In Faithful or Faithless Slave Jesus encouraged his disciples to emulate Moses, the faithful slave in all God’s house.
Unexpected Thief
A householder might be surprised by a thief, but those who know the Son of Man is coming need not be caught unawares.
Waiting Maidens Parable
In the Waiting Maidens parable Jesus warned his listeners not to behave like the foolish maidens who forgot to bring oil for their torches.
Coming From All Directions
Whether one has a seat at the eschatolgical banquet depends on one’s participation in the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.
Closed Door
In Closed Door Jesus brought home the message of the Great Banquet parable to his audience.
Houses on Rock and Sand Parable
The choice is between doing what Jesus says or letting everything fall into ruin.
“Banquet in the Kingdom of Heaven” complex
How commitment to social justice in this world determines one’s place at the messianic banquet in the world to come.
Teaching in Kefar Nahum
A clash between entrenched demonic powers and one proclaiming the Kingdom of Heaven.
