The political world of the Gospels

Chris Sinkinson  |  Features  |  defending our faith
Date posted:  1 Dec 2020
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The political world of the  Gospels

Reconstruction of the tomb of Herod the Great in the Judean desert | Photo: iStock

Despite claiming fatigue, many of us are gripped by political events, whether Brexit battles or Presidential elections.

As the years go by we realise that what the media may have claimed as a political earthquake often turns out to be fairly forgettable. Yet any credible history of the times in which we live would have to pay some attention to the political climate.

A striking feature of the Gospels is their awareness and accuracy in describing the political context of Judea at the time of Christ.

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