The Naked Bible Podcast
Naked Bible 205: The Sword and the Servant with David Burnett
Mar 3, 2018
Biblical scholar David Burnett joins the podcast to discuss the enigmatic 'two swords' passage of Luke 22:35-38. They explore different interpretations and the controversy around this text. They also delve into Luke's perspective, the cosmic confrontation between Satan and Jesus, the non-violent approach of the Messiah, and the disciples' denial of Jesus. The hosts express appreciation for the guest and discuss intertextuality and swords.
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- The command to sell cloaks and buy swords in Luke 22:35-38 is a prophetic enactment of the disciples' denial of Jesus, symbolizing their abandonment and betrayal.
- Luke employs irony and role reversal in his narrative, portraying the disciples, who should fear the robbers, as taking up swords and acting as robbers themselves.
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The Prophetic Enactment of Denial
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses a difficult and controversial passage from Luke 22:35-38. He proposes a different interpretation of the passage, suggesting that the command to sell cloaks and buy swords is a prophetic enactment of the disciples' denial of Jesus. The structure of the narrative supports this idea, with Peter's denial being foretold and then the disciples collectively taking up swords, symbolizing their denial. Jesus rebukes the disciples when one of them strikes with a sword and even heals an enemy, highlighting the contrast between their actions and the message of Isaiah 53. The guest argues that Luke arranges the material to emphasize the disciples' denial and the fulfillment of scripture.
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