Episode 48: Parable of the Tyrant King and Unforgiving Slave, Matthew 18:21-35

Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel

The parable at the end of chapter 18 of Matthew is usually called "The Parable of the Unforgiving Slave" because it is understood to be about the behavior of one character in the parable. But a closer examination of the parable in its historical context reveals that it is not just about one person's behavior but also about systemic and structural injustice.