Voxology Submissive and Subversive: Jesus's Interactions with the Herod Dynasty (Exile Series)
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Jan 20, 2025 Dive into the significance of synagogue life during Jewish exile and its impact on identity. Explore the complex legacy of Herod the Great, a builder and tyrant, and the interplay between Jesus and the Herodian dynasty. Discover how Jesus's teachings served as a subversive response to oppressive power structures. The concept of 'joyful non-compliance' emerges as a powerful alternative to fearful compliance. Engage with reflections on community, sacrifice, and the transformative potential of joy in challenging times.
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Herod the Great's Disturbance
- The Magi's question about the "king of the Jews" disturbed Herod the Great, who was an Edomite ruler.
- Herod’s psychotic nature is evident in his historical acts of violence and his plot to kill potential rivals.
Herod's Will and its Contestation
- Herod's kingdom was divided among his sons, Archelaus, Herod Philip, and Herod Antipas.
- Despite a Jewish delegation petitioning Caesar, the will was ratified, but the sons weren’t granted "king" title.
Joseph and Mary Avoid Archelaus
- Joseph and Mary, warned in a dream, avoided settling in Archelaus's territory due to his cruelty.
- Archelaus’s reign was marked by violence, including murdering a Jewish delegation and a temple revolt.