The rich, the poor, and the law
This article explores the social and religious dynamics of parables of Jesus in which “rich” and “poor” are juxtaposed. It focuses on Luke 16:19-31 (the parable of the rich man and the poor beggar Lazarus) and on Luke 18:9-14 (the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector). The core of the explo...
Main Author: | Dieter H. Reinstorf |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2004-10-01
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Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/512 |
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