Homebrewed Christianity
Matthew Thiessen: Jesus & the Forces of Death
Jul 23, 2023
Dr. Matthew Thiessen, expert in religious studies, discusses Jesus, Judaism, and purity systems, challenging misconceptions and interpreting healing miracles. He unravels the theological significance of Jesus as a force of life over death, emphasizing his power over impurity and holiness. The conversation offers fresh perspectives on understanding religious texts and explores the upcoming 'theology beer camp' event.
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- Jesus combats impurity by challenging its forces, leading to a deeper understanding of resurrection.
- Jesus's miraculous power over death symbolizes his ultimate triumph over impurity and death.
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Holiness and Pure Forces
Jesus confronts and overcomes impurity and death throughout his ministry, not by abolishing the ritual system, but by challenging the forces that give rise to impurity. This focus on combating impurity and death provides a framework for understanding the event of resurrection as a victory over death and impurity, leading to a deeper understanding of Christ's atonement and the theological significance of his death and resurrection.
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