Jesus’ birth was a deeply subversive affair in at least a few ways. Last time, we looked at how Luke and the angels subvert Roman authority and emperor cult, but the Incarnation was also deeply subversive to Jewish hopes and expectations, particularly for national hopes of rebellion. This subversion of expectations and hopes comes fromContinue reading “Taxes and Death: Incarnation and Subversion (Luke 2)”
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Gods, Angels, and Emperors: Subversion and Incarnation (Luke 2)
Jesus’ birth was a deeply subversive affair. In the midst of the proclamation of peace is implied an announcement of rebellion. Luke demonstrates this in several ways, but one of the most obvious is that the annunciation of the angels served as a direct assault upon the power of the Roman Emperor. Let’s review! WhenContinue reading “Gods, Angels, and Emperors: Subversion and Incarnation (Luke 2)”
Ben Neviim 