Looking for Lazarus: Assigning Meaning to the Poor Man in Luke 16.19-31
The enigmatic name of the poor man in Luke 16.19-31 has invited diverse interpretations of its significance for the parable's meaning. After sketching the character and function of the poor man, this study evaluates several such interpretations, both ancient and contemporary. It then argues for...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge Univ. Press
[2020]
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New Testament studies
Year: 2020, Volume: 66, Issue: 1, Pages: 51-67 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Luke
/ Parable
/ Person
/ Character presentation
/ Poverty
/ Possessions
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Lazarus
B poverty and possessions B Luke B Rich Man and Lazarus B Parable B Luke-Acts |
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| Summary: | The enigmatic name of the poor man in Luke 16.19-31 has invited diverse interpretations of its significance for the parable's meaning. After sketching the character and function of the poor man, this study evaluates several such interpretations, both ancient and contemporary. It then argues for a narrative-critical reading of Lazarus' name that is congruent with Luke's putative purpose in including this parable in his narrative of Jesus' ministry, where the poor are afforded honour and the rich are exhorted to respond to the material needs of their neighbours. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-8145 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: New Testament studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/S0028688519000328 |