How can one reconcile the
political nature of Jesus with his disinclination to power? Moore's argument
comes in three stages. Part one answers the question 'Was Jesus Political?' by
examining Jesus' words and actions that have political import. Part twoaddresses the issue 'How was Jesus
Political?' It concentrates on Mark 10:32-45 as a real articulation of Jesus'
political praxis that is consistent throughout Jesus' ministry and teaching. Part
three, 'Why did Jesus not openly announce his political role?' examines Jesus'
treatment of the Jewish kings of the past,...

How can one reconcile the political nature of Jesus with his disinclination to power? Moore's argument comes in three stages. Part one answers the question 'Was Jesus Political?' by examining Jesus' words and actions that have political import. Part two addresses the issue 'How was Jesus Political?' It concentrates on Mark 10:32-45 as a real articulation of Jesus' political praxis that is consistent throughout Jesus' ministry and teaching. Part three, 'Why did Jesus not openly announce his political role?' examines Jesus' treatment of the Jewish kings of the past, particularly why Jesus,...