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Exploring the intersection of divine presence and social authority, this work delves into how communities embody God's presence through politics and religious encounters. It examines the roles of miraculous events and spiritual gifts in establishing authority, highlighting the significance of Christ and the Torah as embodiments of reason and moral guidance. The authors argue that well-reasoned evidence and persuasive argumentation are essential for fostering a holy community, emphasizing an internal compulsion to understand and respond to divine authority.
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Types of Authority in Formative Christianity and Judaism, Bruce Chilton, Jacob Neusner
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- 1999
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- Title
- Types of Authority in Formative Christianity and Judaism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce Chilton, Jacob Neusner
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780415173254
- Category
- History, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of divine presence and social authority, this work delves into how communities embody God's presence through politics and religious encounters. It examines the roles of miraculous events and spiritual gifts in establishing authority, highlighting the significance of Christ and the Torah as embodiments of reason and moral guidance. The authors argue that well-reasoned evidence and persuasive argumentation are essential for fostering a holy community, emphasizing an internal compulsion to understand and respond to divine authority.