to those events. In Gethsemane Jesus echoes the refrain’s talk about the spirit’s being bowed low, while people’s subsequent taunting of Jesus echoes the mocking question “Where is your God?” But it presupposes the same awareness of how important Jerusalem and the temple are. Admittedly its stance toward them is paradoxical. It does not assume that only in Jerusalem can you talk with God, meet with God, or know God is acting to deliver you; otherwise there would be no sense in praying when you are