The Sign of the Unwrapped Leinen Garments in the Empty Tomb

Luke's account of the shepherds is the story of a wondrous and remarkable sign. The rapt child in the manger seen by the beth Bethlehem shepherds ant pated the greater sign of the unwrapped linen garments in the empty tomb to the apostolic shepherds. Some have observed that the language of lord, good news and saviour were all terms that were promptly used within the imperial cult concerning the emperor with whose action in calling a census, this chapter was opened. If matthew frames jesus as a challenger to herod, as the king of the jews, luke might be framing him as one whose kingdom will eclipse that of rome