''Render Unto Caesar'' - Religious and Political Loyalty in Palestine

First published in 1940, this book re-examines Christ's admonition to 'render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's'.

List of contents

Preface; Summary; 'Render unto Caesar'; A. The loyalty of the Jews and Rabbinic teaching; B. The question of tribute; C. The coin symbol and the action which Jesus took; D. Evaluation of material cited and conclusions to be drawn; List of abbreviations and editions used; Index; List of passages cited; Greek index; Hebrew index.

Summary

First published in 1940, this book re-examines Christ's admonition to 'render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's'. Loewe places the incident in its rabbinical and historical context in order to explain fully the impact of Christ's statement and its potential application to modern relations between individuals and the state.

Product details

• Authors: Herbert Loewe, Loewe Herbert
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.05.2014
• EAN: 9781107665040
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66504-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, The historical Jesus, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis