Prodigality, liberality and meanness in the parable of the prodigal son : a Greco-Roman perspective on Luke 15,11-32 /

This monograph interprets the parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk. 15.11-32) in the light of Graeco-Roman popular moral philosophy. Luke's special parables are rarely studied in this way, but the results of this study are very fruitful. The unity of the parable is supported, and it is shown to be d...

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Main Author: Holgate, David A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1999.
Series:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 187.
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