Synoptic Gospels

Mark Harris

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190606732.013.33

Synoptic Gospels

Mark Harris

School of Divinity

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This chapter discusses ecological interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels. It is noted that, in spite of the importance of Jesus’ teaching in the Gospels for Christian ethical thought, this teaching plays a relatively low profile in ecotheology. The role of the kingdom of God in Jesus’ teaching is examined, especially its potential for ecotheology. The kingdom’s apocalyptic worldview, however, is a sticking point. Looking at some of the hermeneutical options, along with a survey of the main Synoptic texts, the chapter suggests a way forward.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of the Bible and Ecology
Editors	Hilary Marlow, Mark Harris
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Chapter	15
Pages	211-227
ISBN (Electronic)	9780190606756
ISBN (Print)	9780190606732
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190606732.013.33
Publication status	Published - 22 Apr 2022

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Name	Oxford Handbooks
Publisher	Oxford University Press

Keywords

Jesus
Matthew
Mark
Luke
apocalyptic
eschatology
cosmic dualism
ecological hermeneutics
kingdom of God

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