Thanks for the shout out -
also note that the tradition of hate can be broken. The parable is an alternative to 2 Chronicles 28.
Samaritans and Jews held mutual dislike, except when they did not. The mother of Herod Antipas was a Samaritan. The more we know of Jesus's Jewish context, the more profound his teachings sound.
AJ Levine
also note that the tradition of hate can be broken. The parable is an alternative to 2 Chronicles 28.
Samaritans and Jews held mutual dislike, except when they did not. The mother of Herod Antipas was a Samaritan. The more we know of Jesus's Jewish context, the more profound his teachings sound.
AJ! So great to hear from you this morning. Thanks for adding to the discussion - and for your helpful and insightful book on the parables. Hope you are well!
Thanks for the shout out -
also note that the tradition of hate can be broken. The parable is an alternative to 2 Chronicles 28.
Samaritans and Jews held mutual dislike, except when they did not. The mother of Herod Antipas was a Samaritan. The more we know of Jesus's Jewish context, the more profound his teachings sound.
AJ Levine
AJ! So great to hear from you this morning. Thanks for adding to the discussion - and for your helpful and insightful book on the parables. Hope you are well!
always a pleasure to read your columns, Diana. Thank you for all you do!