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Conflict in the miracle stories : a socio-exegetical study of Matthew 8 and 9 /

Matthew's Gospel is a witness to conflicting interests. The leaders of Israel are part of the so-called 'retainer class', who pursue their own interests by promoting the interests of the Roman rulers. Jesus (and the Matthaean community), on the contrary, acts on behalf of the marginal...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Vledder, Evert-Jan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997.
Colección:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 152.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Matthew's Gospel is a witness to conflicting interests. The leaders of Israel are part of the so-called 'retainer class', who pursue their own interests by promoting the interests of the Roman rulers. Jesus (and the Matthaean community), on the contrary, acts on behalf of the marginalized in society. Jesus challenges the underlying values of the leaders who, contrary to what is expected, do not forgive and act mercifully. The leaders try to resolve the conflict negatively by labelling Jesus as possessed by the devil. At the same time, the conflict spirals onward: the Matthaean community is cal.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (276 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-266) and indexes.
ISBN:9780567637154
0567637158
1283201356
9781283201353