sayings – jesus and the gospels

The Anointing of Jesus

Published on March 1, 2015 Author lsmucker@uoregon.edu

Luke clearly structures his Sermon on the Plain in a way that challenges what people may have thought about what it means to be a servant of God. He begins the sermon with a very provocative statement, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are… Continue reading The Anointing of Jesus →

Sayings: Synoptics and Cynics

Published on February 5, 2015 Author njones8@uoregon.edu

Posted by: Nick Jones The themes that are predominant in Mathew and Luke is how to be kind to others and no matter what always bless and turn the other cheek to the person who is transgressing against you. They portray Jesus as a kind and loving person, but also as a teacher to the… Continue reading Sayings: Synoptics and Cynics →

Jesus as a radical and controversial Cynic

Published on February 5, 2015 Author justin@uoregon.edu

The “beatitudes” and the Sermon on the Mount as these verses are called appear in both Matthew and Luke although they are framed slightly differently, one occurring on a mount, the other on a plain or flat place. In these verses Jesus teaches essentially that those who are lowly and dealing with struggle here on… Continue reading Jesus as a radical and controversial Cynic →