Michael Bird argues (quite convincingly imo) that Jesus' words in Mark about 'the kingdom coming with power' were in reference to His crucifixion. If so, this reversal of what power was presumably understood to look like fits nicely alongside these potential nods to the emperor and Roman manifestations of power.
Michael Bird argues (quite convincingly imo) that Jesus' words in Mark about 'the kingdom coming with power' were in reference to His crucifixion. If so, this reversal of what power was presumably understood to look like fits nicely alongside these potential nods to the emperor and Roman manifestations of power.