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This chapter considers Jesus’ promise of kingship to the twelve disciples in the context of the Last Supper. The promise of kingship is based on the inauguration of the kingdom of God and the restoration of Israel. This chapter tries to locate this promise within the context of inaugurated eschatology.

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Wenkel, D.H. (2018). The Twelve and the Promise of Kingship. In: The Kingship of the Twelve Apostles in Luke-Acts. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74841-2_2

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