Levinas criticizes the traditional notions of identity as egoistic, engenders exclusion and violence. Grounding one’s thoughts in autrui refocuses on ethical relations and emphasizes responsibility and openness. His idea that “the essence of discourse is prayer” suggests a humbling and pleading with the other for understanding in truly communicative acts and thus real relating and ethical behavior.
Both the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25, 2:1-12) and the Gospel of Luke (2:1-21) record the history of Jesus’ birth, but each one emphasizes different aspects of
Both the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25, 2:1-12) and the Gospel of Luke (2:1-21) record the history of Jesus’ birth, but each one emphasizes different aspects of that account. What is unique about Matthew