Hostility to Wealth in the Synoptic GospelsBloomsbury Publishing, 1 sept. 1987 - 250 pagini The argument of this interesting monograph is that hostility to wealth exists independently of socio-economic circumstances as a fundamental religious-ethical tenet consistently expressed in the Synoptic Gospels. Part one offers a critique of the view that economic conditions determined the origin and/or extant form of the relevant texts. Part two considers the ideological background of the Synoptic teaching by tracing the development of the tradition from the earliest written sources to the New Testament era. Five stages locate expressions of hostility to wealth in logical and general chronological sequence. The tradition is shown to have developed primarily among aristocratic, established groups. Part three examines the relevant Synoptic texts. Several important passages in Mark establish the existence of the tradition of hostility to wealth and its primary significance as a way of expressing trust in God. This significance distinguishes the tradition from economic resentment and from sympathy for the economically poor. Matthew shows continuity with Mark, while Luke evinces a fuller expression of the tradition. |
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... (Prov 18.23; 22.7; 22.16), 2 claim consolation for poverty if accompanied by righteousness (Prov 28.6; 28.11), and one denies both poverty and riches (Prov 30.8-9). Chapter 4: Jewish Canonical Material.
... (Prov 18.23; 22.7; 22.16), 2 claim consolation for poverty if accompanied by righteousness (Prov 28.6; 28.11), and one denies both poverty and riches (Prov 30.8-9). Chapter 4: Jewish Canonical Material.
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... (Prov 30.8-9). If we bring into the picture the remaining 14 joint references, we observe that 3 are positive, 2 are neutral, and 4 speak of injustice." Ps 37.16, 'Better is a little that the righteous has than the abundance of many ...
... (Prov 30.8-9). If we bring into the picture the remaining 14 joint references, we observe that 3 are positive, 2 are neutral, and 4 speak of injustice." Ps 37.16, 'Better is a little that the righteous has than the abundance of many ...
Pagina 51
... , since those who belong to it, according to Prov 30.8-9, avoid the dangers of both wealth (pride) and poverty (theft or profanity). The existence and at least tacit approval of such a group 4. Jewish Canonical Material 51.
... , since those who belong to it, according to Prov 30.8-9, avoid the dangers of both wealth (pride) and poverty (theft or profanity). The existence and at least tacit approval of such a group 4. Jewish Canonical Material 51.
Pagina 52
... Prov. 29.14). Still there are a number of reasons to understand an aristocratic viewpoint in the material. The OT justice imperative assumes an audience with the financial capacity to execute justice. But even beyond that, there is a ...
... Prov. 29.14). Still there are a number of reasons to understand an aristocratic viewpoint in the material. The OT justice imperative assumes an audience with the financial capacity to execute justice. But even beyond that, there is a ...
Pagina 54
... Prov 10.22, riches are given by God alone. The wealthy man who keeps God's commandments must give God the credit for his wealth. Wealthy men who do not attend to the conditions of God's covenant —either by neglecting the justice ...
... Prov 10.22, riches are given by God alone. The wealthy man who keeps God's commandments must give God the credit for his wealth. Wealthy men who do not attend to the conditions of God's covenant —either by neglecting the justice ...
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HOSTILITY TO WEALTH IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS | 101 |
Conclusion | 163 |
Notes | 169 |
Bibliography | 229 |
Index of Biblical References | 243 |
Index of Authors | 251 |
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