Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach/April 2014



From the Editor April headlines...

Focus on... THE LIFE OF JESUS

The four canonical gospels are the main sources for the Life of Jesus in the New Testament. However, other parts of the New Testament, such as the Pauline epistles (written decades before them) also include references to key episodes in his life such as the Last Supper.

In the New Testament accounts, the principle locations for the ministry of Jesus were Galilee and Judea, with activities also taking place in surrounding areas such as Perea and Samaria. Jesus' initial activities in Galillee include a number of miracles and teachings such as Calming the storm. In this period, Jesus also gathers his disciples.

About half-way through the narrative his proclamation as Christ by Peter and the his Transfiguration mark a turning point in the narrative, and after the death of John the Baptist Jesus begins his final journey to Jerusalem, along the path performing miracles such as raising of Lazarus. After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Last Supper, Jesus is crucified, but resurrects three days later.

From the bookshelf The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament by Köstenberger and Kellum ISBN 978-0-8054-4365-3.

In this book Köstenberger not only reviews the New Testament narrative of the life of Jesus, but also provides key insights on how the New Testament may be viewed in a historical context and discusses how ancient sources relate to the gospel accounts.

Did you know...
 * ... that Jesus sitting sideways on a donkey as he rode it in his Triumphal entry into Jerusalem symbolizes arrival in peace and contrasts with the entrance of conquering kings who stride horses as they enter cities?

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