Tax collectors and sinners

In Jesus’ time, the Herodians and the ruling elite control fishing by the Sea of Galilee. They sell fishing rights to “brokers” (translated as “publicans” or “tax collectors”) who, in turn, contract with fishermen. The fishermen receive capitalization from the brokers and are often indebted to them.


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