RE103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Synoptic Gospels, Indulgence, Humility
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Re103 lesson 5: chrisianity: love as the supreme virtue (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) The stereotype of christian love (may, p. 81) That love is the most important spiritual practice in life. Love is a great mystical connection to the divine, almost erotic- spiritual. Love is an all-conquering power that redeems everyday life and suffering. Sex must be for procreation, not recreation. Love in the synoptic gospels (may, p. 82) Syn a prefix occurring in words borrowed from greek. It has the same functions as co- ; it means with , together see footnote. In the synoptic gospels (matthew, mark, luke), jesus talks less about love and in much more restricted terms. Nowhere does jesus communicate the idea of love in christianity. Says that love is the most important commandment extended to humans, and that love should be extended to one"s enemies. Both of these claims are rooted in hebrew scripture.
