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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... sense, there is some disagreement about whether Christianity was in fact a millenarian cult in its inception. Lanternari explains that Religious movements motivated by intercultural clash usually have a different orientation from those ...
... sense, there is some disagreement about whether Christianity was in fact a millenarian cult in its inception. Lanternari explains that Religious movements motivated by intercultural clash usually have a different orientation from those ...
Pagina 43
... sense as a reward. Rewards are given for virtuous behaviour; therefore, wealth=virtue, and virtue=wealth. Thus wealth can be valued as a reward for virtue and disparaged as a preclusion of virtue in the same work.” We even observe ...
... sense as a reward. Rewards are given for virtuous behaviour; therefore, wealth=virtue, and virtue=wealth. Thus wealth can be valued as a reward for virtue and disparaged as a preclusion of virtue in the same work.” We even observe ...
Pagina 44
... sense. Frequency of occurrence of the higher stages increases in later periods, but instances of the lower stages do not at the same time decrease. Statements expressive of higher stages tend to assume or include lower stages, but this ...
... sense. Frequency of occurrence of the higher stages increases in later periods, but instances of the lower stages do not at the same time decrease. Statements expressive of higher stages tend to assume or include lower stages, but this ...
Pagina 50
... sense,whereas the rich invariably are.” But the most important feature in terms of this study is that sympathy with the poor does not take the form of HW: the poor are not praised for avoiding riches, and the rich are not condemned for ...
... sense,whereas the rich invariably are.” But the most important feature in terms of this study is that sympathy with the poor does not take the form of HW: the poor are not praised for avoiding riches, and the rich are not condemned for ...
Pagina 51
... sense, and all of these passages are in the VW stratum." "sis, treasure', is found in ten passages.” non is found six times,”--> five times,” wis: five times,” 52y five times,” pn four times,” D'Es: four times,” and a number of other ...
... sense, and all of these passages are in the VW stratum." "sis, treasure', is found in ten passages.” non is found six times,”--> five times,” wis: five times,” 52y five times,” pn four times,” D'Es: four times,” and a number of other ...
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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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