Language:
English
Year of publication:
2019
Titel der Quelle:
Biblica
Angaben zur Quelle:
100,4 (2019) 527-542
Keywords:
Jesus Political and social views
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New Testament. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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New Testament. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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New Testament Parables
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Galilee (Israel) Social conditions
Abstract:
As indicated by its narrative placement, The Parable of the Talents (Matt 25,14-30; Luke 19,12-26) is understood by the gospel writers according to the traditional story pattern of an owner/master who leaves on a journey and, on his return, recompenses his servants/slaves according to their 'good' or 'bad' behavior. However, the response of the third slave which depicts the master as a thief and anti-Torah is a radical altering of this traditional pattern. Close attention to the historical setting of the original telling of the parable allows us to recover its intended meaning: a criticism by Jesus of the developing exploitative economy in Galilee.
DOI:
10.2143/BIB.100.4.3287295
URL:
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