Jesus as a Threat to Roman Imperial Values (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Two main threats Jesus posed to Rome
Two main threats Jesus posed to Rome
Economic/materialistic & political/messianic threats
Jesus' teaching on source of true power
Jesus' teaching on source of true power
True power came through serving others
What wealth showed in Roman society
What wealth showed in Roman society
Personal worth and success
Why Jesus' messianic identity threatened Rome
Why Jesus' messianic identity threatened Rome
Could deliver Jewish people from Roman oppression
What Kingdom of God challenged
What Kingdom of God challenged
Caesar's authority
Why Pilate had military in Jerusalem at Passover
Why Pilate had military in Jerusalem at Passover
Fears of uprising
Title that concerned Roman authorities
Title that concerned Roman authorities
King of the Jews
How 'saviour' title challenged Rome
How 'saviour' title challenged Rome
Challenged imperial cult & Caesar's divine status
Three core Roman imperial values
Three core Roman imperial values
Wealth, Power, Glory
Kingdom of God reversal of fortunes saying
Kingdom of God reversal of fortunes saying
The first would be last and the last would be first
Who would be blessed in Kingdom of God
Who would be blessed in Kingdom of God
The poor
Who would rejoice in Kingdom of God
Who would rejoice in Kingdom of God
Those who suffer
What Jesus questioned about Roman rule
What Jesus questioned about Roman rule
Moral legitimacy of Roman rule
What Kingdom of God presented as alternative
What Kingdom of God presented as alternative
Competing source of loyalty and allegiance
What Passover commemorated
What Passover commemorated
Liberation from oppression