{"product_id":"a-prophet-mighty-in-deed-and-word-paperback","title":"A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff S. Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid Jesus, the revolutionary figure who changed the world, struggle to read a scroll? A growing number of scholars think so. Luke's account of Jesus reading in the synagogue (Luke 4:16-30) is routinely challenged today in academia. The claim is that Luke either fabricated the account outright or relied upon a mistaken social memory of Jesus reading in the synagogue. Accordingly, Jesus has been recast as an illiterate peasant or semi-literate artisan unable to read and teach the way Luke portrays. In A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word, Jeff Kennedy offers a fresh perspective. He contends that Luke's \"\"reading Jesus\"\" wasn't an attempt to appeal to the cultured sensibilities of his Greek audience, who preferred literate philosophers over illiterate carpenters. Instead, it reflects Jesus' self-understanding as Israel's prophet-sage, anointed to read and proclaim the year of Yahweh's favor. Jesus announces a shocking and provocative message for unbelieving Israel, and he does so with a singular authority. This incident sparks escalating tensions between Jesus and his countrymen, resulting in Christ's glorification through suffering. And Luke tells us that suffering began in Jesus' hometown of Nazareth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff Kennedy is the senior pastor at Christ Community Church in Idaho Falls. In addition to his pastoral experience, Dr. Kennedy serves as a supervisor for the PhD in Bible exposition program and teaches graduate and doctoral classes at Liberty University's School of Divinity. He is the author of several books and journal articles, including \u003ci\u003eFather, Son, and the Other One: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Transforming Reality\u003c\/i\u003e (2015).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773899800864,"sku":"9798385216994","price":31.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/77c8cb62dfbf9faa6e44324590250ca9_7a97508e-953f-47a0-98d9-43770bc34f64.webp?v=1780435332","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-prophet-mighty-in-deed-and-word-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}