Biblical Reading and Reflections: June 29th (Daniel 8 & Acts 22:23—23:11)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Paul and the Sanhedrin
Paul received his citizenship from birth, while the tribune had to pay a large sum to obtain his. We might wonder whether paul's father was a man of some status. Paul presumably has evidence on his person to demonstrate his identity. None of these identities is a false one. But paul's adeptness in adapting his identity and approach to his circumstane s and audiences is very clearly an important skill for his mission. To bind a roman citizen is a crime. To flog him an abomination. To slay him is almost an act of murder.
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