Jesus and the Forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism
Biblical scholar Matthew Thiessen offers a ground-breaking investigation into ritual impurity within Gospel narratives. Challenging traditional assumptions, Thiessen demonstrates that Jesus acted as an observant Jew combating death, skin disease, and bodily discharges. This indispensable monograph enriches New Testament scholarship, illuminating Christ's ministry within the social context of ancient Judaism.