Joan Taylor's new book, "Boy Jesus: Growing Up Judean in Turbulent Times," explores the importance of Jesus' familial ties and tribal roots in the formation of early Christianity. She suggests that instead of viewing Jesus as a solitary figure, understanding his family dynamics provides a richer context. Particularly, Taylor notes that while Gospel accounts focus on pivotal events in Jesus' life, the influence of his father Joseph and familial expectations played a critical role in his destiny amidst the political and religious atmosphere of Judea.
"The Gospels are shining a light on what they want to shine a light on... It's as if all of them are saying, 'Don't bother about Jesus' childhood. You know, that's not what we're interested in.' "
"The whole image of Jesus as part of a family, of this whole family being part of the project, 'the Jesus project', that it wasn't just Jesus on his own."
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