Josef Gulka wrote:
>...there seem to be two distinct shifts in interpretive directions for the
parable that emerge ( 10th- 13thc.)__ clerical and lay wanderings from/abuses
of the riches of 'the Father's house', rather than Israel's
abandonment of the Father's home and riches...
Idle questions from the Devil's own workshop of what's left of my mind,
Josef:
"abuses of the riches of 'the Father's house'" sounds like something of
a "political" statement, potentially at least, esp. in the mouths of
Cistercian/Victorine (why do you include Richard of St.V. amongst "The
Cistercian thrust" btw?--yet more idleness) babes.
which would seem to be curious to explain the appearance of the theme in the
context of a secular church.
or is this what you/the texts intended to say?
in any event, thanks for a quick summary of what must be the essential
original sources.
best from here,
christopher
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