OF WHAT USE IS THE SWORD FOR THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS? A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF LUKE 22:35-38 IN THE LIGHT OF NEW TESTAMENT ETHICS ON NON-VIOLENCE

This essay conducts a biblical exegetical study of Luke 22:35-38 to clarify Jesus’ directive to the disciples: "And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one!" The sword saying is interpreted with the background of Jesus’ teachings and actions in other related sections of th...

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Main Author: Okoronkwo, Michael Enyinwa 1963- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2014
In: Scriptura
Year: 2014, Volume: 113, Pages: 1-16
Further subjects:B Dialogue
B Retaliation
B Sword
B Violence
B Discipleship
B New Testament Ethics
B Armed Resistance
B Mission (international law
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