(8) James Tabor concludes by examining the "Q Source," a collection of Jesus' teachings found in Matthew and Luke. He identifies a shared theological tradition among John the Baptist, Jesus, and James, characterized by values like non-violence and the "

(8) James Tabor concludes by examining the "Q Source," a collection of Jesus' teachings found in Matthew and Luke. He identifies a shared theological tradition among John the Baptist, Jesus, and James, characterized by values like non-violence and the "kingdom within." Tabor posits that Mary, as the family's matriarch, was the primary source of these core values. By stripping away later theological layers that "angelized" her, he seeks to honor the historical Mary as a powerful Jewish mother who shaped the spiritual foundation of the entire movement.
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