Without doing research, I'm wondering if any of you can guess the historical and theological significance of this piece of graffiti from the ancient world? Hint: it is a political and religious drawing.
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7 comments:
Umm.. That Jesus had the head of a donkey?
I don't remember where it was found, but I do remember (from my days with Carruth) that, that is the oldest artwork of the Crucifixion that archeologist have found. This is supposed to be a mockery of Jesus from the Romans if I remember correctly. But thats about all I can remember...
Its a shame that this image is relatively unheard of among followers of Jesus, since it really is a reminder about what its all about. Every church should have this picture hanging somewhere in their lobby/entrance.
One of my favorite sermons on the shame of the cross that I've formerly preached centers around this "graffiti" image. I compare it with a small article (with picture) that I found a few years back in the Tennessean which highlights the bling-cross worn by celebrities and others as a fashion statement (assumed). The contrast between the two cross images (ass versus diamond-studded) speaks volumes on the great gulf that exists in our cultural (mis)understanding of just what exactly crufixion/the cross is all about. Imaginatively recapturing an understanding of the originally-intended political/cultural message of the cross is crucial (pun intended) as we search to understand the great scandal of the gospel, or so the rest of the sermon goes (using 1 Cor. 1 and Phil. 2 as my base text).
Good stuff, Josh.
-Ray
Cassandra: right on!
Phil: good ol Carruth. :)
Ray:
Should've known the PhD would have something to add.
I'll wait a few days and write more about this. :)
The text reads: "Alex (English translation) worships his god." That is, Alex worships an ass. Therefore, this is not only urban graffiti it is also political and religious satire that rivals anything printed in the N.Y. Times or The New Yorker.
To place one's loyalty in the carpenter from Nazareth was to embrace the foolishness of Jesus and his cross.
They're crucifying a donkey. CLEARLY they are saying that God punishes all Democrats.
hahaha
Emily, How did I not see that. More proof that meanings change over time. Ha. I laughed really hard when I saw that.
If you are going to live in Uganda this summer, you'd better tell that joke carefully. :)
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