Scale and the parable of the ‘dishonest’ steward

This study of scale in quantities of oil and wheat contracts in Luke 16.1–9 provides an analysis of the size of farm necessary to supply such quantities. It also analyses supply in the main consumer market in Rome, examines scale within the gospel canon, and reappraises the steward’s character.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Theology
Published
2025-05-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0040571x251334746
Primary Topic
European and International Law Studies
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Scale and the parable of the ‘dishonest’ steward

Ryan McKenzie
Theology
European and International Law Studies
article

Scale and the parable of the ‘dishonest’ steward

Ryan McKenzie
article en

Abstract

This study of scale in quantities of oil and wheat contracts in Luke 16.1–9 provides an analysis of the size of farm necessary to supply such quantities. It also analyses supply in the main consumer market in Rome, examines scale within the gospel canon, and reappraises the steward’s character.

TheologyVol. 128(3)
University of Nottingham (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
European and International Law Studies
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Scale and the parable of the ‘dishonest’ steward — Ryan McKenzie · Theology (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS