Naaman the convert
Naaman is the epitome of the natural man: Powerful, successful, and convinced that he can use his clout and wealth to purchase just about anything. He believes that Syria has the best rivers. He is also a leper, estranged from God and from God’s prophet.
2 Kings 5 is the story of his conversion, in which he turns from false gods to Yahweh; from arrogance and pride to humility; from the great man to a “little boy” by following the advice of his little girl slave and his servant; from pride in Syrian waterways to a willingness to wash in the Jordan. He is reborn in the bath in the Jordan.
Peter Leithart
Peter J. Leithart is President of Theopolis Institute. He is the author of numerous books on theology, literature, and culture, including Theopolitan, Defending Constantine, and Baptized Body.
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