The Gospel of the Kingdom: Jesus' Revolutionary Message

David Seccombe examines the various types of gospel that circulated in the ancient world, and uses this context to better understand what was distinctive about Jesus' gospel and the proclamation of the first Christians. Seccombe shows that this gospel defines a new, truly revolutionary reality.

Gospel is a word we often hear. But what does it mean? This book looks at gospels in the ancient world, and seeks to understand Jesus' gospel and the proclamation of the first Christians. The gospel is the instrument God uses to save lives; fuzzy thinking can be dangerous. The author argues that Jesus' gospel defines a new reality, requiring a new response in human behaviour. It is truly revolutionary.Read less