Abstract
This article explores the concept of “Faithful Citizenship” in relation to the person and mission of Jesus. It examines the political implications of Jesus’ teachings, challenging interpretations that exclude politics from his message. Situating Jesus within the socio-religious context of first-century Judaism—where faith and public life were closely intertwined—the study analyzes the Sermon on the Mount, particularly the Beatitudes and the teaching on retaliation. It argues that Jesus proposes a form of nonviolent, transformative engagement with unjust social structures grounded in justice, human dignity, and love of neighbor.
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Lenon, John Lemuel L.
(2023)
"“Faithful Citizenship” in the Person of Jesus,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 4:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol4/iss1/3