The BEMA Podcast

79: Silent Years — Zealots

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Jul 19, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Introducing Megan Gambino

  • Megan Gambino, the podcast's first female guest, is an artist, non-profit founder, and BEMA trip alumna.
  • Marty Solomon describes her as his first true disciple in the BEMA discipleship adventure.
INSIGHT

Hellenism vs. Self-Sacrifice

  • Hellenism, with its focus on man as the center of the universe, clashed with the biblical narrative of self-sacrifice.
  • The Sadducees and Herodians, however, didn't see Hellenism as a threat.
INSIGHT

Zealot Origins and Inspiration

  • The Zealots, part of the Hasidim, responded to Hellenistic influence with violent action.
  • Inspired by Phinehas, they saw their actions as divinely justified.
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