Title Page
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 9
1. Research and purpose of Thesis 9
2. Aims and Scope of the research 14
3. Methods and development of the Research 15
Chapter 2. [제목없음] 21
1. Early Commentary and interpretation of the parable 21
I) The Interpretation of Theologian E. H. Plumptre(1821-1891) 21
II) The interpretation of Theologian John Nolland 22
III) The interpretation according to Jerome of Stridona,(342–347) 23
IV) The interpretation according to Origen of Alexandria 24
V) The interpretation according to Hilary of Poitiers 25
VI) The interpretation according to Theodore of Mopsuestia 26
VII) The interpretation according to Gregorius PP I 26
VIII) The interpretation according to Peter Chrysologus 27
IX) The titles of the parable mentioned in the English Bible Translations 28
Chapter 3. [제목없음] 31
1. Kingdom of God according to Matthew's Gospel 31
2. Understanding the Social - science of the Gospel 40
Chapter 4. Internal features of the Parable 53
1. Diction 54
2. Setting of the Parable 56
3. Plot 62
4. Character 63
5. Speech 64
6. Tone 65
7. Pont of view 66
Chapter 5. The parable of pearl merchant through the lens of John Steinbeck's "The Pearl" 70
1. Kino's expedition 70
2. Fragments of Matthew's Missionary expedition 80
Chapter 6. Conclusion 88
Bibliography 93
ABSTRACT 96