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The mystery of the Kingdom of God

By Albert Schweitzer
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The author reinterprets Jesus’ life by making the thought of the Passion the interpretive starting point, arguing that grasping his death explains otherwise puzzling aspects of his earlier ministry. He explores the tension between Jesus’ possible messianic self-consciousness and the claim that the early Church later conferred that title, and offers reasons why messiahship would have been kept secret. The study examines Synoptic traditions and Gospel composition with an eye toward simplifying literary problems, and links Jesus’ expectation of the kingdom of God, his proclamation, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, and the Passion into a single theological account of mission, suffering, and later recognition.

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Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer was a multifaceted figure known for his contributions as a theologian, philosopher, physician, and musician. Born in 1875 in Alsace, he became renowned for his work in the fields of ethics and the historical study of Jesus. His influential book, "The Quest of the Historical Jesus," critically examined the life and teachings of Jesus from a historical perspective. Schweitzer's commitment to humanitarian work led him to establish a hospital in Gabon, Africa, where he practiced medicine for many years. His philosophy emphasized the importance of reverence for life, which has had a lasting impact on ethical thought and environmentalism.

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