Jesus the liberator

    Cards (6)

    • How does Jesus challenge political authority?
      Turning of the tables in the temple
    • What does Reza Aslan suggest?

      Jesus was involved in a lot more confrontational resistance than presented in the New Testament
    • What evidence suggests Jesus was a political revolutionary?

      Jesus’ followers had weapons to defend themselves in Gethsemane against arresting authorities
    • What does Aslan suggest the message was behind Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem?

      The event was set up to send a message that the long-awaited Messiah had arrived to free Israel from bondage
    • What are some examples of Jesus rejecting violent revolution?
      • “Blessed are the peacemakers.” - Mark 12:17
      • He stops his disciples for defending him with violence (John 18:10)
    • What did Jesus being a social revolutionary lead to the creation of?
      Liberation theology
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