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Instructor Helps
This case study can be used in courses on
ancient history to explain how the ancient people conceived of
kings with respect to the land of their realm. It can tell
about ancient agriculture, especially the crops grown on large
estates.
The study can also be helpful in New
Testament courses to explain the background to the Gospels.
Certain parables such as Mark 12:1-8 may be better understood
in light of this information. In addition, the general
economic conditions of ancient Palestine may be more
understandable in light of the growth of large estates and the
scarcity of agricultural land for the peasants.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
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What relationship do political rulers in
modern western societies have to the land in the countries
they rule? How does this compare to the ancient near eastern
rulers?
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Do you think your country has an
agriculturally based economy or an industrially based economy?
What about the ancient near east?
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What do you think life was like for
peasants living on large estates in the ancient near east?
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