The End. Or Is It?: Matthew Chapters 26-28

Queer Theology Podcast · Mar 26, 2023 · 1h 7m

We're at the final episode of our eight part series on Matthew! And here is where we come to crucifixion and resurrection.. The End… but really, the Beginning. It's important for us to call out and recognize in these texts the significant polemic against the Jewish leaders, even if most of Matthew's audience still considered themselves to be Jewish. The context is crucial here for us to not continue the anti-semitic rhetoric that "the Jews killed Jesus", but underline that the Roman Empire killed Jesus. We have stories of the anointing of Jesus, the last supper, his betrayal, the trial, and…