New Testament parables are not merely moral fables but subversive socio-political critiques deeply embedded in the harsh realities of first-century Palestine. They reflect a society under Roman occupation, characterized by extreme economic disparity, rigid honor-shame codes, and ethnic hostility. 1. Agrarian Distress and Economic Injustice The majority of the population lived at a subsistence level, vulnerable to drought, locusts, and … Continue reading “How do New Testament parables reflect first-century culture?”
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