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Death of the Messiah: Behind the Text
The object of crucifixion was more than death. Both Jews and Romans wanted to achieve something else.
The Curse in Deuteronomy 21
If someone guilty of a capital offense is put to death and their body is exposed on a pole, you must not leave the body hanging on the pole overnight. Be sure to bury it that same day, because anyone who is hung on a pole is under God’s curse.
Deuteronomy 21:22-23 (NIV)
In accordance with this passage from Deuteronomy, Jews considered anyone who hangs on a tree to be cursed. This is connected to concerns of purity but is also associated with the idea of shame. Jesus on the cross, among many other things, is a naked body in public. Ever since the Garden of Eden, nakedness and shame have gone together. Hanging a body in public is how a person is displayed as a symbol of their curse before God, but then they're brought down. They're brought in. They're not supposed to be left out.
About this Plan

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Passion of Christ! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you but for the global church. Let's dive in!
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