著者

石井 次郎

出版者

教育哲学会

雑誌

教育哲学研究 (ISSN:03873153)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.1967, no.15, pp.1-18, 1967

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(1) The achievements of the recent studies of the New Testament have shown that it is after all possible, though still with some reservations, to approach 'the historical Jesus'. Among his historical activities was included a duty or function as a teacher.<BR>(2) Jesus had an aspect as an 'Israelite rabbi', he was 'one sent from God' to teach, and to lead people to, 'the way of God' and 'the way of Truth'.<BR>(3) His mission was that of the 'final teacher'; that is, 'the teacher of Truth' and 'the teacher of Righteousness' entrusted with the mission of the final revelation.<BR>(4) Jesus was, in that capacity, 'the witness of Truth' and 'the channel of Truth'.<BR>(5) A symbolic figure most appropriate to show his duty as a teache is that of a shepherd. There are several implications in this figure; (a) one who leads people to Life ane Truth; (b) a shepherd who endlessly lowers himself to seek after and bring back a lost sheep; (c) one who sacrifices even his own life for the sake of his herd; (d) the shepherd and his sheep are united with each other in trust and understanding -he knows them, and they listen to his voice and follow him in confidence and love.