The Challenge Of Jesus Parables

Author : Richard N. Longenecker
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846386

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The Challenge of Jesus' Parables by Richard N. Longenecker Pdf

A fresh look at the meaning of Jesus' parables for Christian living today. The parables recorded in the Gospels are central for an understanding of Jesus and his ministry. Yet the parables are more than simple stories; they present a number of obstacles to contemporary readers hoping to fully grasp their meaning. In this volume, thirteen New Testament scholars provide the background necessary to understand the original context and meaning of Jesus' parables as well as their modern applications, all in a manner easily accessible to general readers. Contributors: Stephen C. Barton Craig A. Evans Richard T. France Donald A. Hagner Morna D. Hooker Sylvia C. Keesmaat Michael P. Knowles Walter L. Liefeld Richard N. Longenecker Allan W. Martens Klyne R. Snodgrass Robert H. Stein Stephen I. Wright

Author : John Dominic Crossan
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Eschatology
ISBN : UCSC:32106019701983

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In Parables by John Dominic Crossan Pdf

Author : N.T. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830899135

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The Challenge of Jesus by N.T. Wright Pdf

Today a renewed and vigorous scholarly quest for the historical Jesus is underway. In the midst of well-publicized and controversial books on Jesus, N. T. Wright's lectures and writings have been widely recognized for providing a fresh, provocative and historically credible portrait. Now this most recent edition of Wright's classic work contains the same original content plus even more insight with an all-new introduction by the author. Out of his own commitment to both historical scholarship and Christian ministry, Wright challenges us to roll up our sleeves and take seriously the study of the historical Jesus. He writes, "Many Christians have been, frankly, sloppy in their thinking and talking about Jesus, and hence, sadly, in their praying and in their practice of discipleship. We cannot assume that by saying the word Jesus, still less the word Christ, we are automatically in touch with the real Jesus who walked and talked in first-century Palestine. . . . Only by hard, historical work can we move toward a fuller comprehension of what the Gospels themselves were trying to say." The Challenge of Jesus poses a double-edged challenge: to grow in our understanding of the historical Jesus within the Palestinian world of the first century, and to follow Jesus more faithfully into the postmodern world of the twenty-first century.

Author : John Dominic Crossan
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062098337

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The Power of Parable by John Dominic Crossan Pdf

In 1969, I was teaching at two seminaries inthe Chicago area. One of my courses wason the parables by Jesus and the other wason the resurrection stories about Jesus. I hadobserved that the parabolic stories by Jesusseemed remarkably similar to the resurrectionstories about Jesus. Were the latter intended asparables just as much as the former? Had webeen reading parable, presuming history, andmisunderstanding both? —from The Power of Parable So begins the quest of renowned Jesus scholarJohn Dominic Crossan as he unlocks the truemeanings and purposes of parable in the Bible sothat modern Christians can respond genuinely toJesus's call to fully participate in the kingdom ofGod. In The Power of Parable, Crossan examinesJesus's parables and identifies what he calls the"challenge parable" as Jesus's chosen teaching toolfor gently urging his followers to probe, question,and debate the ideological absolutes of religiousfaith and the presuppositions of social, political,and economic traditions. Moving from parables by Jesus to parables aboutJesus, Crossan then presents the four gospels as"megaparables." By revealing how the gospels arenot reflections of the actual biography of Jesus butrather (mis)interpretations by the gospel writersthemselves, Crossan reaffirms the power of parablesto challenge and enable us to co-create withGod a world of justice, love, and peace.

Author : Mark Clark
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310108313

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The Problem of Jesus by Mark Clark Pdf

The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context—and work out from there. Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether. Award-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean. Mark is unafraid to tackle questions such as: What would first-century Jews have immediately recognized about Jesus that modern Christians often miss? What do the Gospels accomplish, and can we trust them? Is there a problem with science and Jesus' miracles? What are the barriers stopping people from following him? And what is Christianity in light of an accurate portrayal of the object of its faith? The Problem of Jesus engages with ideas from all realms of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from N.T. Wright to C.S. Lewis; from Star Wars to Pretty Woman—all unite to form a breathtaking and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message, and the mission, who forever altered the course of human history. "As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite...The Problem of Jesus will take your thinking about Jesus—and your relationship with him—to whole new levels." —Pastor and author, Ray Johnston.

Author : Peter Rhea Jones
Publisher : Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1573121673

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Studying the Parables of Jesus by Peter Rhea Jones Pdf

Peter Rhea Jones has spent the majority of his career studying and teaching the parables. Studying the Parables of Jesus is a primer on the historical and -literary approaches to biblical study. It informs and inspires in dialogue with contemporary methods and contemporary meanings. It provides an introduction to the methods of interpretation of the parables as well as an opening chapter on the recent history of interpretation. The chapters of exegesis approach a select group of parables for a more intensive analysis. While reserving much of the technical details for the endnotes, the text includes -discussion of critical issues and alternative opinions. Questions and exercises are appended at the close of each chapter for personal use or classroom -discussion.

Author : Richard Gribble
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780788015953

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The Parables of Jesus by Richard Gribble Pdf

The parable is the most well-known literary form presented in the gospels. And since narrative or story sermons are such a prominent element in the contemporary pulpit, pastors are preaching on the parable texts more frequently than ever. Richard Gribble thoroughly examines each of the parables appearing in Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Each analysis includes: - discussion of the theme - spiritual food for the journey - application of the parable to contemporary life - openings for preaching - points of challenge and questions to ponder - exegesis and explanation of the parable - context of the parable These studies will be a classic resource for preaching... or useful for Bible study and inspiration. The author of eight books and over 100 articles, Richard Gribble, CSC, is the acting superior at Moreau Seminary at the University of Notre Dame. Father Gribble earned his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America and has also earned degrees from the United States Naval Academy, the University of Southern California, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley.

Author : Amy-Jill Levine
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062198198

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Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine Pdf

The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers. Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning. Life in first-century Palestine was very different from our world today, and many traditional interpretations of Jesus’ stories ignore this disparity and have often allowed anti-Semitism and misogyny to color their perspectives. In this wise, entertaining, and educational book, Amy-Jill Levine offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus’ narratives. In Short Stories by Jesus, she analyzes these “problems with parables,” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them. Levine reveals the parables’ connections to first-century economic and agricultural life, social customs and morality, Jewish scriptures and Roman culture. With this revitalized understanding, she interprets these moving stories for the contemporary reader, showing how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us two thousand years later.

Author : Norman H. Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : 082800286X

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Rebuke & Challenge by Norman H. Young Pdf

In this highly readable book, Norman Young explains in an easy-to-understand way eleven of Jesus' well-known parables. Because of our familiarity with the story line of these parables, we ar elikely to miss Jesus' punch line. Dr. Young, however, coaches us so that we can see Jesus' skill in parrying the offensive thrust of those who distorted truth, and the artfulness by which His ripostes defended truth. - Foreword, Introduction, 1. The Two Debtors, 2. The Good Samaritan, 3. The Friend at Midnight, 4. The Parable of the Waster Son and His Brother, Part 1, 5. The Parable of the Waster Son and His Brother, Part 2, 6. The Unjust Steward, 7. The Unjust Judge, 8. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, 9. The Unmerciful Servant, 10. The Laborers in the Vineyard, 11. The Ten Maidens Awaiting a Wedding, 12. The Sheep and the Goats, Epilogue

Author : Richard Q. Ford
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498232982

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The Parables of Jesus and the Problems of the World by Richard Q. Ford Pdf

Remarkable is how extensively in each parable Jesus provides a subtle but rich array of unexpected possibilities hidden within the hierarchies of power so commonplace in his world. By doing so he profoundly addresses the perils inherent in the prerogatives of many of us living in today's world. In these ancient interpersonal tragedies, readers can discover modern global analogues--where the powerful still control the powerless and where others of us, immersed as we are in privilege, are still willing to side with control.

Author : Brad H. Young
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801048203

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The Parables by Brad H. Young Pdf

Young focuses on the historical development and theological significance of parables in the Jewish and Christian traditions, examining parallels between the rabbinic and Gospel parables.

Author : Arthur E. Zannoni
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725231665

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Tell Me Your Story by Arthur E. Zannoni Pdf

Everybody loves a good story. A great storyteller can captivate children, enchant adults, and change the minds and hearts of those who listen. Jesus was a master storyteller. His parables continue to intrigue, inspire, puzzle, challenge, and amuse all who encounter them. In Tell Me Your Story: The Parables of Jesus, Arthur Zannoni offers insight into the stories that Jesus told, using the latest Scripture scholarship. Then he invites us to understand the stories as challenges for today's disciples and as a key to helping us unfold the mysteries of our own stories. Preachers, catechists, Bible study groups, continuing education classes, and individuals who wish to grow in their appreciation of the word of God will all appreciate and enjoy this book.

Author : Tim J. R. Trumper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 107342474X

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Christianese Or Christ? by Tim J. R. Trumper Pdf

If you assume Jesus' parable of the sower is but a bland earthly story with a heavenly meaning, think again. Jesus doesn't do bland! Read in the context of the kingdom of heaven, our Lord's best-known parable offers a welcome tonic to faithful preachers and hearers of God's Word while countering the infringement of celebrity culture on the church with its encouragement of pseudo-Christianity. Christianese or Christ? constitutes, then, a tract for our times. It calls those of us who preach the Word to jettison our coolness for the biblical rigor of Christlike disciple-making, and those of us hearing the Word to ponder Christ anew. His sovereign claim to our lives comports with neither an authentic Christian's malaise, a professing Christian's cultural "Christianity," nor a non-Christian's selective interest in him as Savior but not as King. With eternal destinies and the church's witness at stake, Jesus' parable merits personal and group study, as also earnest prayer for the revival of our persons, our pews, and our pulpits. Of Christianese or Christ? veteran Welsh expositor, Rev. Geoff Thomas D.D., writes: "This is a superb example of the preaching I love, systematic, expository, evangelistic preaching. This Welshman, Dr Timothy Trumper, stands in the succession of preachers exemplified by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, but his ministry has been expanded by his own keen mind, theological training, international experience, warm spirituality and the utterly contemporary nature of his proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ. So equipped, he faces ideas and issues that congregations and pulpits have to face. There is much help here for the Christian and also for every pastor as they are introduced to the great Sower who constantly goes forth sowing the seed of the word."

Author : Charles W. Hedrick
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 066422427X

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Many Things in Parables by Charles W. Hedrick Pdf

In this splendid introduction to the elusive rhetorical device central to the New Testament picture of Jesus, Charles Hedrick explores the nature of the parable and its history of use. He asks basic questions such as, what is a parable? is Jesus really the author of the parables? and what does a parable mean? and then reviews a range of sources--from Aesop's fables to modern New Testament scholarship--to answer them. He also surveys the various ways the parables have been approached in literary criticism throughout history, giving specific examples of each method and delineating their strengths and weaknesses.

Author : John Dominic Crossan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725221857

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Cliffs of Fall by John Dominic Crossan Pdf

When John Dominic Crossan's book, In Parables: The Challenge of the Historical Jesus, was published in 1973, it was heralded as a major development in research both on the parables and on the historical Jesus. This was due not only to its sophisticated use of historical, literary, and philosophical disciplines but also to the sensitive way in which they were combined and to the novel insights that resulted when this combination was focused on individual parables. The present book continues most directly and explicitly the study initiated by In Parables and may be regarded as bringing that earlier volume up to date on three major issues. Conceptually, the emphasis on metaphor from In Parables has led to the discussion of polyvalence, or semantic pluralism, in Jesus's parables. Pluralistic meaning is an intensely paradoxical concept and it raises issues that touch the very roots of our consciousness and our reality. Metaphor is now no longer a clearing within the forest of language but is rather the very ground of that language itself. Any given metaphor illumines and reveals the radical metaphoricity of all reality. Philosophically, the question is raised whether the polyvalence inherent in metaphor, along with the critically iterated claims for its untranslatability, may be better explained as a surplus of meaning, or as an absence of the meaning, a refusal of canonical meaning which is then the necessary but negative basis for the plurality of meanings and the abiding fecundity of interpretations. Exegetically, as specific example and deliberate narratival metaphor of the entire book, Jesus's serenely pastoral parable of the Sower, with its specified triad of gains, its plurality or polyvalence both of failure and success, is centrally discussed as textual focus for the volume.