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Paradigm of Peace, Silly Satire, Text of Terror: Perspectives on Matthew 5:38–48 for Immigrant Populations

Paradigm of Peace, Silly Satire, Text of Terror: Perspectives on Matthew 5:38–48 for Immigrant... <p>Abstract:</p><p>Given the discourse surrounding immigration in the 2016 presidential election, this article inquires how Jesus&apos;s teachings regarding nonresistance to evil and love of enemies (Matthew 5:38–48) may look from a Christian immigrant perspective. The article suggests that there are several possibilities. First, the article investigates peace church perspectives on the Sermon. Second, taking a cue from the Sermon&apos;s hyperbolic speech, the article explores reading the Sermon as satire. Finally, the article explores this passage as a "text of terror" and concludes that each of these paradigms offer both strengths and drawbacks given the diversity of immigrant experiences.</p> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal Penn State University Press

Paradigm of Peace, Silly Satire, Text of Terror: Perspectives on Matthew 5:38–48 for Immigrant Populations

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Abstract

<p>Abstract:</p><p>Given the discourse surrounding immigration in the 2016 presidential election, this article inquires how Jesus&apos;s teachings regarding nonresistance to evil and love of enemies (Matthew 5:38–48) may look from a Christian immigrant perspective. The article suggests that there are several possibilities. First, the article investigates peace church perspectives on the Sermon. Second, taking a cue from the Sermon&apos;s hyperbolic speech, the article explores reading the Sermon as satire. Finally, the article explores this passage as a "text of terror" and concludes that each of these paradigms offer both strengths and drawbacks given the diversity of immigrant experiences.</p>

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Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal – Penn State University Press

Published: Apr 6, 2018

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