Basileia

Jesus’s message of the basileia of God—the kingdom of God—stands at the center of the Synoptic Gospels. It shapes the parables, miracles, and Jesus’s proclamation, such as the central text of the Sermon on the Mount, and extends all the way to Jesus’s Passion. This study book offers a clear overview of the central texts and themes: from an introduction to the methods of biblical interpretation, through the Beatitudes and the ethics of Jesus, to parables, miracle narratives, and the Passion narrative, using the Gospel of Mark as an example. Renowned authors vividly show how Jesus made the nearness and power of the basileia experienceable. The book conveys not only knowledge but also tools for a better understanding of the Gospels. It is aimed at students, teachers, and those active in pastoral ministry.