Ancient patronage: A possible interpretative context for Luke 18:18–23?
Against the conventional reading of Luke 18:18–23 as a micro-narrative that revolves around discipleship and the dangers of wealth with regard to inheriting the Kingdom of God, this article reads the text using patronage (and clientism) as a model. It argues that this micro-narrative also mirrors pa...
Main Authors: | Kingsley I. Uwaegbute, Damian O. Odo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2021-07-01
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Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
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Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/6427 |
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