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Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke

Publisher:
, 1983
ISBN: 9780802819475

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Overview

This volume is a combined edition of Kenneth Bailey’s intensive studies of the parables in the Gospel of Luke, Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes.

Bailey begins by surveying the development of allegorical, historical-eschatological, aesthetic, and existential methods of interpretation. Bailey combines an examination of the poetic structures of the parables with information about the cultural contexts in which the parables were told. Through its combination of literary and cultural analyses, Bailey’s study makes a number of profound advances in parabolic interpretation.

Interested in more? Be sure to check out the Eerdmans Gospel Studies Collection (19 vols.).

  • Provides an overview of the parables
  • Surveys the history of allegorical interpretation
  • Pays close attention to the cultural context of the parables

Top Highlights

“In summary, clearly the most probable cultural setting for the parable is that of a landed estate with a manager who had authority to carry out the business of the estate. The debtors were most likely renters, hakirīn, who had agreed to pay a fixed amount of produce for the yearly rent. The steward was no doubt making extras ‘under the table,’ but these amounts were not reflected in the signed bills. He was a salaried official who, in addition, was paid a specific fee by the renter for each contract. The master was a man of noble character respected in the community who cared enough about his own wealth to fire a wasteful manager.” (Volume 1, Page 94)

“At the same time, the steward discovers at this point something else about his master that is supremely significant. He is fired but not jailed. The Mishna makes quite clear that an agent was expected to pay for any loss of goods for which he was responsible. The steward can be tried and jailed. Rather, he is not even scolded. The master, under the circumstances, has been unusually merciful toward him.46 Thus, in one scene, this servant has experienced two aspects of his master’s nature. He is a master who expects obedience and acts in judgment on the disobedient servant. He is also a master who shows unusual mercy and generosity even to a dishonest steward. The thoughtful listener/reader of the parable would not miss either of these facts.” (Volume 1, Page 98)

“The prodigal is shown as wishing for his father’s death in his request for his portion. The father demonstrates almost unbelievable love by granting the request. The older son’s silence indicates a rejection of his responsibility to reconcile his brother to his father.” (Volume 1, Page 161)

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Kenneth E. Bailey is an author and lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he also serves as Canon Theologian of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh. He holds graduate degrees in Arabic language and literature, and in systematic theology; his ThD is in New Testament. Bailey spent 40 years living and teaching New Testament in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus, still holding the title of Research Professor Emeritus of Middle Eastern New Testament studies at the Ecumenical Institute (Tantur), Jerusalem.

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