This brief series will explore comparison and ironies between the Coronation of King Charles III and Jesus Christ the King. 3. The King is crowned on the ancient throne. King Charles wears the crown for the first and last time of his life. It is a powerful moment, that having been anointed the King is... Continue Reading →
Coronation and Kingship (2 of 3)
This brief series will explore comparison and ironies between the Coronation of King Charles III and Jesus Christ the King. 2. The King is anointed with oil. This oil is called ‘The Chrism Oil’ and comes from the Mt of Olives in Jerusalem. Chrism oil is Myrrh. Mrrrh surfaces several times in the New Testament... Continue Reading →
Coronation and Kingship (1 of 3)
This brief series will explore comparison and ironies between the Coronation of King Charles III and Jesus Christ the King. A few centuries ago, the Puritans (not all bad) were famous for saying: “Christ not man is King!” It is no surprise to find this slogan on the tomb of Oliver Cromwell. This is a... Continue Reading →