The Set-Up

This morning's homilist gave a different take on the woman in Luke 7: 36-50.  This is the story where the woman comes into Simon's house and weeps and weeps, washing Jesus' feet and drying them with her hair.

Where did she come from?
Simon seemed to know her.
Did Simon invite her, hoping to tempt Jesus?
Since Simon didn't offer the usual niceties that a host gives to a guest, then this dinner was a setup.

Simon invited Jesus and the woman, thinking the woman would try to entice Jesus.  Instead, Simon was given a lesson in etiquette and religion.  Simon's response isn't given.