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The Unjust Steward
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- Book Synopsis
- The unjust steward or the minister s debt examines the weight of financial burdens and the ethical struggles they create. A minister and his family face financial hardship that forces them to confront issues of duty, sacrifice, and the influence of money on personal integrity. The fear of unpaid debts casts a shadow over the household, affecting both adults and children as they navigate uncertainty. A benefactor s possible death heightens tensions, underscoring the precarious nature of their financial stability. The narrative explores how individuals respond to financial strain, some with a sense of moral responsibility, others with anxiety and doubt. Relationships within the family and the broader community reflect the consequences of economic dependence and obligation, highlighting how financial distress can dictate choices and shape character. The minister himself struggles with the balance between personal duty and external expectations, revealing the complex relationship between morality and material need. As pressures mount, emotional and ethical dilemmas emerge, testing bonds of trust and faith in the face of financial adversity. The unjust steward or the ministers debt delves into the intersection of money, morality, and human resilience.
- About The Author
- Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish author and historical writer who usually wrote under the name Mrs. Oliphant. She was born Margaret Oliphant Wilson on April 4, 1828, and died on June 20, 1897. She writes "domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural" as her short stories. Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian. She was the only daughter and youngest child still living of Margaret Oliphant (c. 1789 17 September 1854) and Francis W. Wilson, a clerk. We lived in Lasswade, Glasgow, and Liverpool when she was a child. In Wallyford, a street called Oliphant Gardens is named after her. As a girl, she was always trying new things with writing. Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, her first book, came out in 1849. This was about the mostly successful Scottish Free Church movement, which was something her folks agreed with. Next came Caleb Field in 1851, the same year she met publisher William Blackwood in Edinburgh and was asked to write for Blackwood's Magazine. She did so for the rest of her life and wrote over 100 articles, including one that criticized Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter".
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371135696
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 170
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 10 mm
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