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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... significant both because it depends largely upon first-hand evidence from Josephus and because such Galilean country-people formed an essential part of the leadership of the early Christian movement. Taxation In order to assess more ...
... significant both because it depends largely upon first-hand evidence from Josephus and because such Galilean country-people formed an essential part of the leadership of the early Christian movement. Taxation In order to assess more ...
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... 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 conditions of the ...
... 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 conditions of the ...
Pagina 37
... Significant differences between Synoptic economic ethics and modern phenomena warrant caution with regard to the inclusion of the former in a millenarian model. 4. Chronological difficulties relative to the role of the prophet and ...
... Significant differences between Synoptic economic ethics and modern phenomena warrant caution with regard to the inclusion of the former in a millenarian model. 4. Chronological difficulties relative to the role of the prophet and ...
Pagina 42
... significant to the extent that the development of social justice can be traced from this origin to the concept of HW. Parallels to later sources increase in importance as we appreciate their occurrence (1) among the aristocracy, (2) of ...
... significant to the extent that the development of social justice can be traced from this origin to the concept of HW. Parallels to later sources increase in importance as we appreciate their occurrence (1) among the aristocracy, (2) of ...
Pagina 45
... significant: a wealthy man is necessarily an unjust man. Again, as in the first stage, there is but a thin line between injustice with regard to the poor and any disreputable behaviour or attitude. Thus, in The Babylonian Theodicy,” we ...
... significant: a wealthy man is necessarily an unjust man. Again, as in the first stage, there is but a thin line between injustice with regard to the poor and any disreputable behaviour or attitude. Thus, in The Babylonian Theodicy,” we ...
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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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