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This land is our land: recolonization in Matthews gospel
Dani, Maziel Barreto
Dani, Maziel Barreto
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2019
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In this study, I propose a reading of Matthews Gospel that understands the Gospel to construct land/earth (¿¿) as a subjugated and colonized entity. I argue that while the land/earth is under the firm control of Roman imperial power during the first century CE, Matthews Gospel envisions Romes demise and control of land being transferred to an alternative empire, the empire of the heavens, one governed by the sovereign rule of God through Gods agent, Jesus. Though God will liberate the lands of Judea, Galilee, and the entire known world from Romes oppressive grasp and grant land inheritance to the righteous poor on Jesus return, the land fails to escape colonial control. That is, the world will be relinquished from Roman hegemony but relocated under Gods power and domination.
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Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Land tenure Rome History.
Land tenure Religious aspects Christianity.
Land use Biblical teaching.
Human ecology Religious aspects Christianity.
Land tenure Rome History.
Land tenure Religious aspects Christianity.
Land use Biblical teaching.
Human ecology Religious aspects Christianity.
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Dissertation
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1 online resource (v, 367 pages).
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Brite Divinity School