God, The Bible & Humanity — Season 1, Episode 5: Contrasting Powers
Documentary, Talk • 51 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
In lecture five, we explore the profound significance of the birth of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Luke, highlighting the subversive nature of this event in contrast to the worldly power represented by figures like Caesar Augustus. Bishop Barron emphasizes how the vulnerability and humility of the infant Jesus, born in a manger and announced to lowly shepherds, challenges the prevailing order and sets the stage for the ultimate confrontation between the kingdom of God and the forces of the world.
About God, The Bible & Humanity
In God, The Bible & Humanity, a five-hour course, Bishop Robert Barron explores the nature of God, the biblical narrative, and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through the lens of Catholic theology. Drawing from the Old and New Testaments, he examines themes such as God's transcendence and immanence, the importance of right worship, spiritual liberation, and the roles of priest, prophet, and king. The course culminates in a profound reflection on the Sermon on the Mount and the transformative power of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.