The Parable of the Unjust Steward in the Light of Its Contexts
What does this most difficult of the parables of Jesus mean? Is the Master really commending a dishonest manager? What can we learn from the cultural context that can help us find a solution to this most puzzling of Jesus' parables?
The Parable of the Unjust Steward, also known as the Dishonest Manager, is undoubtedly the most difficult of Jesus' parables to interpret or understand. This study provides significant insights into both the internal context of the parable and the external context of its cultural background. You may find the results surprising and refreshingly original! Discover the surprising point of the entire string of seven parables, of which the Unjust Steward is the fifth. 28 pages. 474k