

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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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Ancient Justice: Eye for Eye and Caste Implications
04:26 • 3min
Navigating Aggression through Biblical Teachings
07:48 • 18min
Faith, Generosity, and Exclusion
25:59 • 15min
Hypocrisy and Hidden Emotions
40:37 • 12min
Intercessory Prayer and Forgiveness
52:31 • 7min
Standing in the Gap: Intercession and Humility
59:44 • 3min