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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... contains several terms whose amplification at this point will facilitate understanding as the argument develops. Hostility. This word was chosen to denote a range of meaning in the relevant literature, from an attitude of cynicism to ...
... contains several terms whose amplification at this point will facilitate understanding as the argument develops. Hostility. This word was chosen to denote a range of meaning in the relevant literature, from an attitude of cynicism to ...
Pagina 32
... contains, no responsible judge will divorce cause from validity in his evaluation of the two cases. Similarly, if HW is expressed in texts because this is the way the poor have always consoled themselves. . . to work off their ...
... contains, no responsible judge will divorce cause from validity in his evaluation of the two cases. Similarly, if HW is expressed in texts because this is the way the poor have always consoled themselves. . . to work off their ...
Pagina 33
... contain no consideration of biblical data or the biblical period. To date, no NT scholar has attempted a thorough review of the relevant Synoptic texts and history in light of the comparative material. Still, those who borrow heavily ...
... contain no consideration of biblical data or the biblical period. To date, no NT scholar has attempted a thorough review of the relevant Synoptic texts and history in light of the comparative material. Still, those who borrow heavily ...
Pagina 46
... contain the admonition, (Multiply not) riches and make not great thy heart'." This last command might be construed as a transition to the next stage of development, since in its converse form it contrasts disparagement of wealth with a ...
... contain the admonition, (Multiply not) riches and make not great thy heart'." This last command might be construed as a transition to the next stage of development, since in its converse form it contrasts disparagement of wealth with a ...
Pagina 49
... contain a contrast which puts poverty in a favorable light, 3 speak of injustice done to the poor (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 ...
... contain a contrast which puts poverty in a favorable light, 3 speak of injustice done to the poor (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 ...
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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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