RLG323H1 Lecture Notes - Book Of Enoch
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Look for biases within attitude (ex towards certain groups) See cultural tensions come to a head because of disrespect of colonial powers to native powers. Ehrman"s method and based on his method will observe jesus" apocalyptic teachings . Consequences of political oppression: assimilation, attributes of colonial power, rebellionetc. Did not sow the ground so the romans could not then collect tax off of them. Right around the corner/ any day now. Sources he likes to use: mark and q, parts of matthew and luke. Passages that show jesus as an apocalyptic prophet. Mk 13:24-26, q 17:24, 30, m (mt 13:40-43), l(lk21:36) Useful to confirm other sources (why he uses q) More time goes by christians realize end isn"t as near. Example thomas 113- if kingdom of god doesn"t come, just say it is already here, date thomas later. In apocalyptic model kingdom of god is real and visible and will appear soon on earth.
