IT is doubtful if even yet we quite grasp the full scope of the words of Jesus in Matthew 28 :18. Modern critics, forsooth, challenge the genuineness of this logion of Jesus because of the very sublimity of the claim. But the passage has not been successfully contested by criticism. It is virtually the same as that in Matthew 11: 27 and Luke 10:22 (therefore the Q of criticism and one of the oldest sources). The " all things " of Luke is in Matthew 28:18 simply expanded into "in heaven and upon earth." It did seem preposterous for even the Risen Jesus to make such a boast if one thought only of human agencies. He made it in the presence of some five hundred believers (1 Cor. 15:6), some of whom doubted the reality of His resurrection, while the rest worshipped Him (Matt 28:17). He had asserted, as reported in the Fourth Gospel, that He was the light of the
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I The Leadership op Jesus 13; II Tub Brotherhood op the Race 32 HI Democracy's Day 46; IV Men Not Money 56; V Woman the New Citizen 66; VI Children the True National Wealth 77; VII The Enlightenment op the Masses 87; VIII Cooperation in the Commonwealth 99; IX Justice vs Privilege 109 X Order vs Lawlessness 120; XI Patriotism vs Pacifism x 34; XII The New Social Order ? 145
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I The Leadership op Jesus 13; II Tub Brotherhood op the Race 32 HI Democracy's Day 46; IV Men Not Money 56; V Woman the New Citizen 66; VI Children the True National Wealth 77; VII The Enlightenment op the Masses 87; VIII Cooperation in the Commonwealth 99; IX Justice vs Privilege 109 X Order vs Lawlessness 120; XI Patriotism vs Pacifism x 34; XII The New Social Order ? 145
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
