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Simon of Cyrene

A Case of Roman Conscription

by Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder (Author)
©2002 Monographs XVI, 132 Pages
Series: Studies in Biblical Literature, Volume 46

Summary

In this book, Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder reexamines the role of Simon of Cyrene during the crucifixion as presented in the Gospel of Luke. Engaging in cultural studies as an interpretive base, Crowder maintains that because Simon was forced or conscripted to carry the cross, his actions cannot be interpreted as those of a disciple who voluntarily followed Jesus. Further, since the gospel writer Luke was under duress and could not openly record such activity, he engaged in a rhetoric of subversion in order to protect himself. Luke’s literature thus bespeaks of his own socio-cultural and socio-political environment under the Roman Empire.

Details

Pages
XVI, 132
Publication Year
2002
ISBN (Hardcover)
9780820456867
Language
English
Keywords
duress crucifixion subversion
Published
New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt/M., Oxford, Wien, 2002. XVI, 132 pp.

Biographical notes

Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder (Author)

The Author: Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder received her Ph.D. in religion (New Testament) from Vanderbilt University. She has served as Adjunct Professor of New Testament at American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee. An ordained Baptist and Disciples of Christ minister, she has published various articles.

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