The Evil Eye in The Sermon on the Mount

Jesus’ reference to the “evil eye” in the Sermon on the Mount has proved difficult for generations of commentators. Recent efforts, including social-scientific approaches, have advanced our understanding of the passage. This article includes a review of what the various approaches have done with the...

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Authors: Wheeler, Ronald E. (Author) ; Bridges, Carl B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2001
In: Stone-Campbell journal
Year: 2001, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 69-81
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:Jesus’ reference to the “evil eye” in the Sermon on the Mount has proved difficult for generations of commentators. Recent efforts, including social-scientific approaches, have advanced our understanding of the passage. This article includes a review of what the various approaches have done with the passage, and an attempt to advance the discussion through a literary-critical approach. The literary approach should complement the previous approaches and enhance understanding of the saying.
ISSN:1097-6566
Contains:Enthalten in: Stone-Campbell journal