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Jesus in his Political Context

  • How do we reconcile the belief that Jesus is 100% divine and 100% human?
  • What was religious and political life like during the time of Jesus?
  • Who are the Pharisees, Saducees, and Essenes?
  • Why should we study the humanity of Jesus and consider the context of 1st century Palestine?

 

 

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Jesus & Temple Economics

Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

  • What economic implications does the temple have in Israel during the lifetime of Jesus?
  • What does Jesus think about taxes and sacrifices associated with the Temple in Jerusalem?
  • Why does Jesus cleanse the temple?
  • Luke’s Gospel as good news for the poor.
  • Was Jesus a Capitalist?

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