Theos-Talk Archives (December 2002 Message tt00136)

On Sun, 01 Dec 2002 18:48:07 -0000 "Steve Stubbs" <stevestubbs@yahoo.com>
writes:
> It is rather likely that the historical character thought he would in 
> fact become king of the Jews and that he expected a miracle to bring 
> this about so he would not have to violate his pacifist principles. 
> There are hints to this effect scattered all throughout the NT. The 
> truth is said traditionally to have finally dawned on him when he was 
> dying on the cross and he cried out that God had abandoned bim.


That's an interesting take on the story. Is that original with you or
something you read? I would be interested in reading more about that
theory. 

Some see in Judas's betrayal an attempt to force the issue as it were,
and while Peter drew first blood, Jesus ended the matter and gave up. 

Some also see the comments about James and John sitting on the right and
left of Jesus when he came into his kingdom as a longing for high cabinet
positions in court. 

Could be

Larry

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