According to oral laws accompanying the Tanach (what Christians refer to as the old testament) sinners had to be seen by 2 Kosher witnesses (people who had not publicly commited sin) before they could even be brought before the Sanhedrin (high court), and then condemned in order to receive capital punishment.
Jesus did face down the mob, but all he told them was what they already knew: They had no right to judge sin themselves. It was not an original idea, he was just reminding them of the oral portion of the law.
What, else, is taken out of context when the writings are considered without the accompanying oral tradition (that most Christians are not aware of)?
From the Bible, John 8:7 (King James Version):
"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."
2007-07-09 09:29:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-07-09 09:30:34 · update #1
Excellent thought. Thank you. Also they only brought one. It takes two to commit adultery. I often wondered when Jesus wrote on the ground if maybe he wasn't writing the names of the people in the crowd who had been with her also?
2007-07-09 09:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by djm749 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh yes, Jesus is the word made incarnate onto a Jewish family (Joseph & Mary) for a reason. As such, Jesus is called to be an outstanding Jew & outstanding man & merciful God.
I also have to wonder if Jesus threw the stone if this would take away Jesus' "Sin Free" status and make Jesus a murderer of the woman.
2007-07-09 16:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The point of the story in the bible was that people brought the woman to Jesus to challenge Him. They knew that He was teaching a new covenant with God and they wanted to trap Him in His words to show people He was either not a good Jew or a heretic.
2007-07-09 16:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by sharky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus also quotes the "shema"to love God with all your heart mind and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Stoning is not too loving?
All have fallen short of God"s standard.The law was given to show than no human can keep it.Christ work on the cross is God"s remedy for forgiveness of sins.Without the shedding of innocent blood there can be no forgiveness.That is God's plan.
2007-07-09 16:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Clean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
jesus opposed many, many jewish practices. pelting people with stones was just one of them. he didn't like that. he didn't like the money changers (bankers) in the temple. he was smart enough to see poor people being cheated and ripped off just as they are to this very moment. he did not seem to believe that money was the end all and the ultimate goal of man. today it is different most the vast majority. things are pretty much the same. even the idea of casting stones. we "stoned" saddam for his sins. or is that why we took him out? only the ruling class knows. we will not likely ever know anything. we are just encouraged to support our troops our "boys." no questions asked. as always.
2007-07-09 16:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Jewish, but I think that Jesus was expounding a philosophy rather than abiding by the letter of the law. I DON'T believe that his philosophy was the word of God in any way, shape, or form - simply the thinking of a person of conscience. In THAT respect, he was indeed a good Jew.
2007-07-09 16:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confused..Jesus taught none were good but God. Therefore God is the only righteous judge and she could have only been judged by Jesus who forgave her.
2007-07-09 16:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by djmantx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋