The Apostolic Preaching and Its Developments: Three Lectures with an Appendix on Eschatology and History (Bush League Theologian - Important Works)

First Time on Kindle!This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.What did the earliest Christians actually preach—and how did that message evolve?Through three incisive lectures, C.H. Dodd reconstructs the kerygma—the essential proclamation of the early church—and tracks how it shaped the development of Christian theology. Dodd is known for promoting "realized eschatology," the belief that Jesus' references to the kingdom of God referred to a present reality rather than a future apocalypse.Also included is an insightful appendix on eschatology and history, where Dodd addresses the tension between apocalyptic expectation and historical unfolding—a debate that still resonates today. He was anWhether you're a theologian, student, or curious reader, this short book is an important early look at what has become known as The New Perspective on Paul. Read more