The Incarnation as Rent Collection

Posted on 10 June 2014 by

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This brief paper shows that in the “parable of the wicked tenants” Jesus presents his mission as one of rent collection, rather than in the far more common images of helper, physician, judge, &c.

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About fputnam

Born in New Hampshire; raised in Connecticut; educated, married, and careered in Pennsylvania. Music, books, tea, conversation with friends ... this is a good life.
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