An article from Paul D´s blog "Is that in the Bible?", in which the blogger argues that the Gospel of Luke regards celibacy as an "angelic condition" and as a *precondition* for salvation in the form of resurrection. A rather extreme position, and one that contemporary Christian theologians are very unhappy with (if they notice it at all).
Note also Paul D´s criticism of evangelical attempts to "harmonize" the differences between the Gospel writers concerning divorce. When isn´t an inerrant text inerrant?
The article has a number of "lose ends" which may be worth the while to follow in their own right. Also read the commentary thread.
The idea that some Jews had an angelic view of the resurrection is interesting. I´ve long wondered about the similarities between the resurrected Jesus and the Biblical view of angels. They are both "spiritual" and "physical" simultaneously, just like Jesus. Note also Paul´s distinction between heavenly bodies and earthly bodies in this respect.
Luke´s surprising and oft-ignored views on marriage and resurrection
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