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Casement's Leftovers

Food, Jesus and Music

Jun 11, 2024
The podcast features Margaret Hickey discussing Ireland's food history, John Dominic Crossan interpreting Jesus's teachings, and Jacques Attali exploring music's political impact. Topics include Irish food culture evolution, debunking food myths, Jesus's revolutionary message, and the political economy of music.
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  • Jesus viewed as a socialist organizer promoting social equality and communal dining.
  • Interpretation of Jesus' teachings challenges traditional apocalyptic prophet narrative.

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Understanding Jesus in a New Light

The author challenges traditional myths about Jesus, portraying him as a socialist organizer who aimed to unite people. He delves into the historical context, debunking ideas like the Virgin birth and focusing on Jesus' radical actions of social healing rather than magical feats. The concept of the Kingdom of God is reinterpreted as creating a society based on equality and sharing, emphasizing a progressive message that challenges traditional beliefs.

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