Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Theology Books/
  2. Gospels

Taking Away the Pound

Women, Theology and the Parable of the Pounds in the Gospel of Luke

by Elizabeth V. Dowling

  • Hardback
  • 274 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 cm

£154.03

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 5 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

Free delivery on orders over £10

Against the majority opinion, this study argues that the Lukan Parable of the Talents ("Lk" 19.11-28) is a story about the use and abuse of power. The parable is also the story of those who suffer adverse consequences when they oppose unjust power structures. The suppression of challenge to oppressive structures evidenced in the Parable of the Pounds fits a pattern that operates in other parts of the Lukan Gospel. We meet it, for example, in the arrest and killing of John the Baptist by Herod, and in the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. The Parable of the Pounds can be seen as a paradigm for the stories of those characters in the Lukan Gospel who 'lose their pound' when they challenge an oppressive structure, where 'pound' becomes a metaphor for what one has that can be potentially taken away by those in a position of power. This study argues that this pattern of 'taking away the pound' is also seen within stories of women characters who resist patriarchal ideals and expectations. The Parable of the Pounds is used as a lens through which to view the characterizations of Lukan women. This study explores what is opened up by this way of viewing the text.In particular, it explores the ways in which the dynamic of the Parable of the Pounds gives insight into the dynamic operating in the Lukan women's characterizations.
Taking Away the Pound and The Essene Gospel of Peace: The Complete 4 Books in One Volume
The Essene Gospel of Peace: The Complete 4 Books in One VolumeTaking Away the Pound

  • Author

    Elizabeth V. Dowling

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    April 2007

  • Weight

    550g

  • Page Count

    274

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567043641

  • ISBN-10

    0567043649

  • Eden Code

    1004381

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question