Power and vulnerability: Re-reading Mark 6:14–29 in the light of political violence in Zimbabwe
Conrad Chibango,
Henerieta Mgovo
Abstract:This article examined the story of the beheading of John the Baptist according to the Gospel of Mark (6:14–29) and drew lessons for the situation of politically motivated violence perpetrated by the youth in Zimbabwe. Politically motivated violence in Zimbabwe is a well-documented problem that negatively impacts on human rights. The article used the historical-critical method in its re-reading of the text in question and the ‘youth bulge theory’ as theoretical framework. Documentary analysis was employed to so… Show more
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