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Tag Archives: Pilate
In Tents # 23 The Ethics and Aesthetics of Jesus and Pilate – Part I
Who has forgotten the outrages of the crucifixion In the tenor of the cloisters of gentle remembrance? —Clinton Larson, “Crucifixion in Judea” Several months ago at Statebird Book I came across a book called Unlocking the New Testament, by Richard … Continue reading
In Tents # 22 Jesus and Pilate Part 8 The Midrash
As stated in part 7, while I was preparing my original AML paper I came across Robert Rees’s “The Midrashic Imagination in the Book of Mormon” (Dialogue 44:3, Fall 2011). Rees describes Midrash as imaginative engagement with scripture, and after … Continue reading
In Tents # 20 Pilate before Jesus, Part 6
Today, Sept. 23, 2012, stake centers in Utah became extensions of the temple so people could participate in the dedication of the Brigham City temple. We attended the 9 AM session, the first of 3, conducted by L. Tom Perry, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ceremony, exegesis, interpretation, interpretive communities, Jesus's trial, Pilate, Pontius Pilate, Ritual
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In Tents #19 Pilate before Jesus Part 5
Note: I hope to revise this a little later with scripture quotes and citations. I’ll note the updates in the Reply section. He taught me language, and my prophet on’t is, I learned how to pun At the end of … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus as character, New Testament, Pilate, Pontius Pilate
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In Tents # 18 Pilate’s Trial before Jesus Part 4
In 1979, shortly before the end of my mission my father sent me a letter saying that the bishop of the BYU 29th ward, which he had been serving as high councilor, was being released and the high councilor called. … Continue reading
