Description
Thurman delves into the nature of the devil's temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, questioning whether it was an external force or an internal psychological struggle within Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of interpreting the text within its historical and cultural context, warning against imposing modern perspectives on ancient scriptures, while also acknowledging the complexity of understanding spiritual experiences.
Creator
Thurman, Howard
Date
1980-02-19
Contributor
Nia Waterhouse
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. 2019.
Original Title
Conversations with Howard Thurman II, cassette 8, 1980 Feb 17-22
Audio with Transcription
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