Fresh Light on St Luke xvi. I. The Parable of the Unjust Steward

Discussions of this chapter tend to show the need for background knowledge. Much as commentators disagree as to the meaning of the parable of the Steward,1 all are agreed as to the embarrassment it has caused.2 Attempts to connect the parable with earlier and subsequent matter have been few, and sca...

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Published in:New Testament studies
Main Author: Derrett, J. Duncan M. 1922-2012 (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [1961]
In: New Testament studies
Year: 1961, Volume: 7, Issue: 3, Pages: 198-219
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Lukasevangelium 16,1-9
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Summary:Discussions of this chapter tend to show the need for background knowledge. Much as commentators disagree as to the meaning of the parable of the Steward,1 all are agreed as to the embarrassment it has caused.2 Attempts to connect the parable with earlier and subsequent matter have been few, and scarcely convincing. Because the parable has not been understood, keys to the connexion between the verses which complete the chapter, and indeed between the parable, them, and the first two verses of the next chapter, have been overlooked.
ISSN:0028-6885
Contains:Enthalten in: New Testament studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0028688500009474