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Den of thieves ~ Den of the violent ones the documentary Christspiracy says the real meaning of Christ calling the market "the den of thieves" is the "one who is violent" ... do you have that reference anywhere? Yes, the documentary *Christspiracy* presents a compelling reinterpretation of Jesus' statement about the temple being a "den of thieves." According to the film, this phrase is more accurately translated from the Hebrew as "den of violent ones" or "murderers," shifting the focus from theft to violence.([IMDb][1]) This interpretation is supported by Oxford scholar Dr. Deborah Rooke, who, in the documentary, examines the Hebrew word "פָּרִצִים" (*parits*)—traditionally rendered as "thieves"—and suggests it more accurately means "violent ones" or "tyrants." This translation aligns with the context of Jeremiah 7:11, which Jesus quotes in Matthew 21:13 during the cleansing of the temple. In Jeremiah, the prophet condemns the temple's corruption, particularly the practice of animal sacrifice, stating that God did not command such offerings .([Vegan Theology][2], [Creation Care Church][3], [Swords to Plowshares][4]) The documentary posits that the temple had become a large-scale slaughterhouse, profiting from the sale and sacrifice of animals. By referring to it as a "den of violent ones," Jesus was, according to this view, denouncing the institutionalized violence against animals rather than merely addressing dishonest commerce. This perspective suggests that Jesus' actions in the temple were a protest against animal sacrifice, contributing to the events leading to his crucifixion .([National Catholic Reporter][5]) While this interpretation is not widely accepted in mainstream theology, it offers an alternative lens through which to view Jesus' teachings, emphasizing compassion and nonviolence toward all living beings. [1]: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29630794/reviews?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Christspiracy (2024) - User reviews - IMDb" [2]: https://www.vegantheology.net/post/guardian-news-review-unjustly-reviles-christspiracy-by-dr-chapman-chen?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Guardian News Review Unjustly Reviles Christspiracy! By Dr. Chapman Chen" [3]: https://creationcarechurch.org/christspiracy-review/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Christspiracy Review" [4]: https://swords2plowshares.com/2024/03/31/christspiracy-review/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Christspiracy Review – Swords to Plowshares" [5]: https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/faith/was-jesus-vegetarian-new-christspiracy-documentary-says-yes?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Was Jesus vegetarian? New 'Christspiracy' documentary says yes. | National Catholic Reporter"


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