HUM 001B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Substitutionary Atonement, Jesus Predicts His Betrayal, Good Works
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Lecture 2: christian theology: how did jesus make the jewish theology and practice more accessible, redefines the covenant people and makes it more inclusive by reversing the temple rules. Available to women, children and the poor rather than just through priests and the elite class: emphasizes the spirit rather than the strict letter of jewish ritual law. Follow the law with a spin: good works are better, values the subjective and internal elements of religious feeling that motivate action. Feeling compassion for others: treat your neighbors like how you would treat yourself. (regardless of background) treat others bad means treat your body bad. Sins expanded because of inappropriate thoughts and desires: lust is also a form of adultery by just thinking about it, rejects the physical temple for the temple of the body. Sets the stage for the concept of substitutionary atonement: jesus suffered so that you don"t have to.
