The BEMA Podcast

445: Talmudic Matthew — Enemies

Apr 10, 2025
Join excavation leaders Elle Grover Fricks and Reed Dent as they dig deep into ancient ideas about enemies alongside Brent Billings. They explore the Gospel of Matthew’s teachings on loving adversaries, contrasting them with traditional attitudes of vengeance. From retributive justice to the ethics of non-resistance, the conversation navigates biblical perspectives on aggression and challenges hypocrisy in moral attitudes. With humor and insight, they advocate for compassion and proactive conflict resolution in today’s complex world.
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