Did Satan physically touch Jesus in the Desert?
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We read in Matthew 4 how Jesus was tempted in the desert. First temptation goes like this:
> The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”.
> Note the usage 'these stones'. Satan was not pointing to the dusty stones lying somewhere. Most likely, he picked a stone or two, dusted them and placed them in Jesus' hands before making the suggestion (Satan is traditionally believed to have extended the forbidden fruit to Eve in Eden). In the second and third temptations, we see Satan 'taking' Jesus to places. He was acting friendly with Jesus, and may have guided him with a hand on Jesus' shoulder, just as a person helps a friend climb a hill. At last Jesus says " Get away from me.." implying that Satan was in close proximity. The Gospels do not state in what form Satan tempted Jesus, and in what proximity he was. Are there any apocryphal writings or scholarly views available on the subject?
Asked by Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan
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Apr 26, 2024, 03:12 AM
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