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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... former to find expression in terms of soteriology, to occur in prophetic/apocalyptic (as opposed to wisdom) material, and to reflect a social or political stance. We will observe that references to specific oppressors and Introduction 13.
... former to find expression in terms of soteriology, to occur in prophetic/apocalyptic (as opposed to wisdom) material, and to reflect a social or political stance. We will observe that references to specific oppressors and Introduction 13.
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Thomas E. Schmidt. stance. We will observe that references to specific oppressors and to the poor are more likely to fall into the latter category. Consistently expressed in. In general terms, the effect of the tradition on a reader of ...
Thomas E. Schmidt. stance. We will observe that references to specific oppressors and to the poor are more likely to fall into the latter category. Consistently expressed in. In general terms, the effect of the tradition on a reader of ...
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... observe flaws in the popular theory that warrant consideration of other approaches to the explanation of the extant material. But the question of authenticity points to a crucial assumption of the theory that needs to be unmasked at the ...
... observe flaws in the popular theory that warrant consideration of other approaches to the explanation of the extant material. But the question of authenticity points to a crucial assumption of the theory that needs to be unmasked at the ...
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... observe the expansion of Christianity among primarily middle-class urban groups, with notable upper-class patrons. We are indebted here to the works of E.A. Judge, G. Theissen, and W. Meeks, who have admirably combined insights from ...
... observe the expansion of Christianity among primarily middle-class urban groups, with notable upper-class patrons. We are indebted here to the works of E.A. Judge, G. Theissen, and W. Meeks, who have admirably combined insights from ...
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... observe in this primitive pattern of behavior the origin of a concept of social justice. As society becomes more complex, the behavior continues, even with the advent of highly structured and moneyed economies. Thus, although the scope ...
... observe in this primitive pattern of behavior the origin of a concept of social justice. As society becomes more complex, the behavior continues, even with the advent of highly structured and moneyed economies. Thus, although the scope ...
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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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