The Martyr Made Podcast Easter Message
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Mar 31, 2024 Delve into miraculous deeds of Apollonius of Tiana, comparison with Jesus, encounter with demon in Ephesus. Tragic tale of Itipus fulfills prophecy, explores fate and deception. Historical scapegoating events, parallels with Peter denying Jesus, societal stressors. Inner conflict of martyrdom, resisting conformity, personal experiences. Ritualistic roots of scapegoat term, Easter symbolism, humble theological approach.
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Scapegoating Mechanism
- René Girard connects the stories of Apollonius and the Black Death.
- Both demonstrate a deep-rooted human tendency toward scapegoating.
Oedipus Rex
- Oedipus, cursed to kill his father and marry his mother, fulfills the prophecy.
- Thebes suffers a plague until Oedipus's guilt is revealed.
Jonah and the Whale
- Jonah, fleeing God's command, is thrown overboard during a storm.
- This act calms the storm, framing Jonah as the scapegoat.