Gary Wills, in ""What Jesus Meant" uses the phrase "Reign of Heaven" as the equivalent of "Kingdom of God ". HIs description of Jesus' radicalism, including anti-wealth, anti-power, egalitariamism, non- violence, concern for justice, and the centrality of love seem to point in the direction of a less royal metaphor for Jesus. Haven't a clue what would capture Jesus. Do prophet, teacher, or friend capture the gravitas? Healer may be the best of your suggestions. - Doug,
Gary Wills, in ""What Jesus Meant" uses the phrase "Reign of Heaven" as the equivalent of "Kingdom of God ". HIs description of Jesus' radicalism, including anti-wealth, anti-power, egalitariamism, non- violence, concern for justice, and the centrality of love seem to point in the direction of a less royal metaphor for Jesus. Haven't a clue what would capture Jesus. Do prophet, teacher, or friend capture the gravitas? Healer may be the best of your suggestions. - Doug,