Allison – Jesus, an apocalyptic prophet

Five arguments of Allison

• resurrection – eschatological sign
• early followers – eschatological climax is near, because Jesus’ teachings were eschatological
• John the Baptist – eschatological teachings and connections
• Synoptic Gospels – eschatological statements about Kingdom of God being near
• Since Jesus hoped for change and did not have a plan, Jesus must have been relying on God to accomplish this eschatological vision

Structure of argument:

They say – I say

• presented others claim, and then offers a refutation of this view
• then presented his multiple claims