Christ proclaims a very
different kingship from that of his illustrious forebear.
Not exact matches
In his book,
Kingship of God, Martin Buber argues that Yahweh is
different from the other middle eastern gods in that he demanded control in all areas of human life, not just the religious.
It is
different with God's
kingship: that cry is «the King is dead, the King is raised from death and reigns.»
The wisemen's recognition of
kingship in a powerless infant, the angels» choice of humble shepherds to whom to announce the news, Jesus» birth as an outcast in a stable — all these point to a very
different kind of king, to a power and truth that transcend worldly power and the socially acceptable status quo.
example, are certainly more likely to employ figures of
kingship and lordship in metaphoric ways when they try to speak about God than societies organized in
different ways.
It offers the opportunity to study several
different aspects of
kingship in ancient Egypt, including the connection between the pharaoh and the gods.