In turn, it means that the subject-matter cannot be studied with the kind of academic detachment that some scholars may be able to indulge in, but rather with the subjectivity of personal involvement in a battle that is “unto death” (Rev.2:10; Mt.24:13; Mk.13:13). Personal involvement may at times give rise to an intensity and even vehemence of expression that is far removed from the cool and dispassionate statements of those who look at the matter from a distance. Consider Jesus’ anger when he made a whip of cords to drive out the merchants and money changers from the templ