Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.32862/k.18.2.8
Following Jesus in His Care for Creation: What Does the Donkey Teach Us About This in Matthew 21:1-11?
David Kovačević
; Evangelical Theological Seminary, Osijek
Sažetak
The central question of this article is why Jesus chose to enter Jerusalem on an animal, namely, a donkey, and what this reveals about his relationship with creation. The author’s primary contribution lies in exploring care for God’s creation through a Christological perspective, specifically by analyzing the biblical passage in Matthew 21:1-11. This analysis demonstrates how, through the donkey, Jesus reveals his royal identity and humble character while calling for change, imitation, and a different eschatological future. Together, these elements indicate that Jesus uses the animal world to express his identity and attributes, as well as to communicate the nature of the future world he invites his followers to. As a humble king, Jesus’ mission is to restore order to all things and to guide his fallen creation toward a “new creation,” where peace between man, God, and the rest of creation will be fully realized. Employing a “method of recovery” or re-reading the biblical text from an ecologically conscious perspective, the author examines the meaning of relevant Old Testament passages.
Ključne riječi
Christology; animals; donkey; discipleship; creation care
Hrčak ID:
322656
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Datum izdavanja:
23.11.2024.
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