This episode examines the Apostle Paul's suffering through the unique lens of Michael Taussig's theory of mimesis. We'll explore how Paul's dramatic experience on the Damascus road, which Taussig might describe as "optical tactility," set the stage for a life that mirrored Christ's own suffering. We'll discuss Paul's divine calling, or "aphorizo," and the concept of an "orchestrated mirror," where his trials reflect Christ's journey. Discover the theological significance of Paul's embodied suffering within this mimetic framework, and the eschatological hope it points towards.
