Difficult Texts: Matthew 7.1-6

Every commentator struggles with the interpretation of Matthew 7.6, because the tantalizing image of ‘casting pearls before swine’ is so enigmatic. The interpretation offered here deals with the puzzle of the meaning of the proverb by reading it alongside verses 1-5. The argument suggests that the c...

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Main Author: Duffield, Ian K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2016]
In: Theology
Year: 2016, Volume: 119, Issue: 2, Pages: 117-120
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
NCB Personal ethics
Further subjects:B Bible. Matthäusevangelium 7,1-6
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