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- Title
One Parable, Two Interpretations: Pope Francis and William Langland on the Good Samaritan.
- Authors
OVERMYER, SHERYL
- Abstract
This article examines the interpretations of the parable of the Good Samaritan by Pope Francis and William Langland. Pope Francis emphasizes neighborly love and the responsibility to care for those in need, while Langland allegorically portrays the Samaritan's actions as essential for salvation. Both interpretations offer distinct perspectives on embodying the Gospel and answering the call to holiness. The article also discusses Langland's treatment of virtues, love, and the Church in his poem Piers Plowman, highlighting the limitations of human agency and the need for divine intervention. It compares Langland's interpretation to Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti, emphasizing their differing views on conversion, agency, and grace. Overall, Langland's portrayal of sin and the need for Christ's intervention is more comprehensive than that of Fratelli Tutti.
- Subjects
LANGLAND, William, ca. 1330-ca. 1400; FRANCIS, Pope, 1936-; SAMARITANS; CHRISTIAN ethics; CHARITY; PARABLES; FRIENDSHIP; WORSHIP &; love of God
- Publication
Nova et Vetera (English Edition), 2023, Vol 21, Issue 2, p541
- ISSN
1542-7315
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/nov.2023.a919214