Antropologicznokulturowa interpretacja przypowieści o niemiłosiernym słudze (Mt 18, 23–35)
Social-scientific Interpretation of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matt 18:23-35)
Author(s): Janusz Kręcidło MSSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: parable Matt 18:23–35; social-scientific interpretation; mercy; forgiveness; Our Father;
Summary/Abstract: The subject matter of the article is an exposition of the theology of mercy in Jesus’ parable in Matt 18:23–35. The passage is examined in the light of three social-scientific criteria that permitted to understand the parable in the light of author’s and addressees’ social realia. The three criteria are: royal ideology, relation “patron – client”, and honor and shame. The result of the analyses is a deeper elucidation of the theological message of Matt 18:23–35: the unconditional mercy that God exerts towards sinners should stimulate in them mutual forgiveness of their faults.
Journal: Polonia Sacra
- Issue Year: 24/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 21-45
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Polish