I have argued that Q was subjected redaction four times. Having applied the mimesis criticism to the texts regarding the kingdom of God, it can be drawn that the redactor(s) developed its idea in various ways. The present aspect of the kingdom changed to the futuristic one as the redaction progress. Especially, the second redactor imposed the Edenic aspect to it. Moreover, the third redactor tried to characterize it as a mysterious and eschatological realm by using parables. Furthermore, the fourth redactor imposed the transcendental aspect to it. In this way, the kingdom of God has taken shape of an eschatological and transcendental realm from a religious perspective.
Abstract
1. Prologue
2. The Methodology
3. The Kingdom of God in Each Redaction of Q
4. Conclusion
Excursus
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