Since I've still got writer's block ...
Since I'm still struggling for my mini-sermon that is due to be presented in under 12 hours, I decided to surf the net. I enjoy deadlines. I just obey them like I obey speed limits. I think they're a great suggestion. So for my reading pleasure, and yours as well, here is the start of a great article from The Wittenburg Door Magazine. Click on the link at the bottom to go to their site to read the rest.
Pondering a ban on 'hammer boarding.'
The envoy from the emperor sat with Pontius Pilate, prefect of the Province of Judea, at a low wooden table. They were joined by a representative from King Herod's palace, several specialists on Judean culture who advised the prefecture, and an observer from the office of Caiaphas the High Priest.
"The subject of our meeting is crucifixion, or as the crowd is calling it, "hammer boarding," Pilate announced. "There has been an outcry by some that the practice is not worthy of a civilized people and possibly ineffective. Some feel the practice may cause us more trouble in the long run. But are there any options?"
Herod's representative spoke first. "Of course it's something none of us likes to apply. It's messy, and requires at least two centuries of soldiers to maintain order during the crucifixion of even a little known bandit. And remember the trouble we had with the Messiah figure. But for special cases it's very effective in humiliating the prisoner and crushing the spirit of any of his supporters."
Click here to go to the Wittenburg Door to read the rest.
Pondering a ban on 'hammer boarding.'
The envoy from the emperor sat with Pontius Pilate, prefect of the Province of Judea, at a low wooden table. They were joined by a representative from King Herod's palace, several specialists on Judean culture who advised the prefecture, and an observer from the office of Caiaphas the High Priest.
"The subject of our meeting is crucifixion, or as the crowd is calling it, "hammer boarding," Pilate announced. "There has been an outcry by some that the practice is not worthy of a civilized people and possibly ineffective. Some feel the practice may cause us more trouble in the long run. But are there any options?"
Herod's representative spoke first. "Of course it's something none of us likes to apply. It's messy, and requires at least two centuries of soldiers to maintain order during the crucifixion of even a little known bandit. And remember the trouble we had with the Messiah figure. But for special cases it's very effective in humiliating the prisoner and crushing the spirit of any of his supporters."
Click here to go to the Wittenburg Door to read the rest.
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