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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Pagina 13
... include any or all possessions. For the purpose of our discussion, then, wealth must not be defined in terms of some arbitrary percentage, but must include all possessions. Again, the context of a given passage will help to determine ...
... include any or all possessions. For the purpose of our discussion, then, wealth must not be defined in terms of some arbitrary percentage, but must include all possessions. Again, the context of a given passage will help to determine ...
Pagina 19
... . Although no one has assumed such a burden, the point applies equally well to the common tendency to include that particular period in general descriptions of the times'. It is 1. Socio-economic Circumstances in First-Century Palestine 19.
... . Although no one has assumed such a burden, the point applies equally well to the common tendency to include that particular period in general descriptions of the times'. It is 1. Socio-economic Circumstances in First-Century Palestine 19.
Pagina 26
... include Matt 18.23–25; 20.1–16; Mark 12.1–12, Luke 16.1-7. But these passages, albeit possible indications of a social situation, do not require that we consider them typical, much less prevalent. Furthermore, as descriptions of 26 ...
... include Matt 18.23–25; 20.1–16; Mark 12.1–12, Luke 16.1-7. But these passages, albeit possible indications of a social situation, do not require that we consider them typical, much less prevalent. Furthermore, as descriptions of 26 ...
Pagina 28
... include many economically deprived people, but more precise definitions of disadvantaged' and primary' are necessary to give meaning to such a claim. Theissen includes among the producers of the group ethic those who are only insecure ...
... include many economically deprived people, but more precise definitions of disadvantaged' and primary' are necessary to give meaning to such a claim. Theissen includes among the producers of the group ethic those who are only insecure ...
Pagina 29
... includes a high or significant proportion of destitute believers. Conversely, there is no positive record of economically deprived followers as a large or influential part of the group. Conclusions Our consideration of the economic ...
... includes a high or significant proportion of destitute believers. Conversely, there is no positive record of economically deprived followers as a large or influential part of the group. Conclusions Our consideration of the economic ...
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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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