동일한 환경의 두 자매 _ 구조주의는 허황된 급진성이다.
Jews start calling Rome “Babylon” as early as AD 70, when Rome destroys Jerusalem. Perhaps they used the nickname even earlier. The Jews associate these two empires because each one is wealthy and evil, and because each one levels Jerusalem and destroys the temple.
“Refusal to comply with Roman expectations can mean threats, confiscation of property, attack and even execution. … Peter says they should respectfully submit to those in authority, yet be prepared to gently defend the Christian faith.”
“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered, O offspring of Israel his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!”(1Ch.16:8~13 ESV)