Thespian Theology Parables Of

Author : John A. TenBrook
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788018107

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Thespian Theology Parables of by John A. TenBrook Pdf

Many congregations are searching for fresh approaches to telling the good news -- and Thespian Theology is just what you need to inject a healthy dose of fun into the scriptural message. Twelve of Jesus' parables are depicted in a humorous, offbeat way in scripts that were originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group. While the plays are especially appropriate for adolescents, they also maintain a focus on the biblical text and will appeal to all ages. Pastors and youth leaders will discover that these simple, easy-to-perform sketches can be an excellent tool for reaching out to unchurched people and getting them excited about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Everyone who participates in (or witnesses a performance) of these sketches will enjoy them while learning about God in the process. Some of the amusing titles include: Who Is My Neighbor? or The Parable of the Good Geek (The Good Samaritan) Wilfred Wonderful's Weightless Wooden Widget Works (The Unforgiving Servant) Hey... Who's in Charge Here? (The Laborers in the Vineyard) Irkum D. Judge, Esq. (The Judge and the Widow) A graduate of Harvard University (B.A. and M.B.A.), John A. TenBrook has been addicted to the theatre ever since he appeared in Harvard's famous Hasty Pudding Show as an undergraduate. He has worked in marketing and public relations for the Westvaco and Friendly Ice Cream corporations, and has also served as Director of Community Relations for two social service agencies in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. He is currently the Communications Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

Author : John A. TenBrook
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788018596

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Thespian Theology by John A. TenBrook Pdf

John TenBrook follows up his popular CSS titles Thespian Theology: The Parables Of Jesus As One-Act Plays and Thespian Theology: Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Cycle A with an all-new collection of fun and enlightening sketches based on Cycle A lectionary readings for Lent and Easter. The offbeat humor of TenBrook's scenes is a great way to share the gospel -- audiences will laugh while they are stimulated to look at the scriptural message in a new light. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, these versatile pieces can be used in place of the Sunday sermon or for youth programs and other fellowship settings -- and the simple, easy-to-perform sketches are an excellent tool for reaching out to unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is accompanied by "Thespian Theological Thoughts" that make a clear connection between the drama and the scripture passage. It's just what you need to inject a healthy dose of fun into the serious business of speaking and hearing the Word of God. Some of the amusing titles include: - Don't Tempt Me! (Lent 1) - Jesus Christ, M.D. -- Ophthalmology (Lent 4) - First Church of the Eighteen Holes (Easter 3) - The True Extension Cord (Easter 6) A graduate of Harvard University (B.A. and M.B.A.), John A. TenBrook has been addicted to the theatre ever since he appeared in Harvard's famous Hasty Pudding Show as an undergraduate. He has worked in marketing and public relations for the Westvaco and Friendly Ice Cream corporations, and has also served as Director of Community Relations for two social service agencies in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. He is currently the Communications Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

Author : John A. TenBrook
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788018459

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Thespian Theology by John A. TenBrook Pdf

The author of Thespian Theology: The Parables Of Jesus As One-Act Plays follows up that popular CSS title with an all-new collection of fun and enlightening sketches based on Cycle A lectionary readings for the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons. The offbeat humor of TenBrook's scenes is a great way to share the gospel -- audiences will laugh while they are stimulated to look at the scriptural message in a new light. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, these versatile pieces can be used in place of the Sunday sermon or for youth programs and other fellowship settings -- and these simple, easy-to-perform sketches are an excellent tool for reaching out to unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is accompanied by a page of "Thespian Theological Thoughts" that briefly makes an explicit connection between the drama and the scripture passage. It's just what you need to inject a healthy dose of fun into the serious business of speaking and hearing the word of God. Some of the amusing titles include: - N-o-o-o-t Exactly (Advent 1) - What's The Word? (Christmas) - Unfathomable Riches! No Assembly Required, Gentiles Included (Epiphany) - The Foolishness Of God (Epiphany 4) A graduate of Harvard University (B.A. and M.B.A.), John A. TenBrook has been addicted to the theatre ever since he appeared in Harvard's famous Hasty Pudding Show as an undergraduate. He has worked in marketing and public relations for the Westvaco and Friendly Ice Cream corporations, and has also served as Director of Community Relations for two social service agencies in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area. He is currently the Communications Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

Author : John A. TenBrook
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780788019951

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Thespian Theology by John A. TenBrook Pdf

Stimulate audiences to see the scriptural message in a new light with these inspiring sketches based on Cycle C lectionary readings for the Lent and Easter seasons. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, the simple, easy-to-perform scenes in this latest installment of John TenBrook's popular Thespian Theology series are an excellent tool for sharing the Gospel with unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is introduced by brief "Thespian Theological Thoughts" on the drama and the scripture texts. These versatile pieces can be staged as an alternative to the Sunday sermon or used for youth programs and other fellowship settings -- they're sure to enlighten audiences of all ages while leaving an indelible impression. Some of the intriguing titles include: - Dust Thou Art... Art Thou Dust? (Ash Wednesday) - Moses The Fig Tree (Lent 3) - The Spiritual Struggle Of Sidney Centurion (Passion/Palm Sunday) - "But I Wasn't There... Ya Gotta Show Me!" (Easter 2) - Let Everyone Who Is Thirsty Come (Easter 7) A graduate of Harvard University (B.A. and M.B.A.), John A. TenBrook has been addicted to the theatre ever since he appeared in Harvard's famous Hasty Pudding Show as an undergraduate. His career has included marketing and public relations positions with the Westvaco and Friendly Ice Cream corporations, and TenBrook also served as community relations director for two social service agencies in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area.

Author : David M. Powers
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462806683

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Snapshots of the Kingdom by David M. Powers Pdf

However we approach the parables of Jesus, these brief, pithy stories at the center of his teaching are of vital importance for communicating his message in our world today. Snapshots of the Kingdom presents Jesus’ parables in such a way as to invite all who read – or all who hear – into the drama each story contains. As combinations of clarity and mystery, the parables offer unique insights into Jesus’ message and his take on the world. This book is for all who would like to know more about the teachings of Christ, and those who want to understand more deeply the link between his stories and present-day life, as well as those who teach or preach from those parables.

Author : John R. Donahue
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451411529

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The Gospel in Parable by John R. Donahue Pdf

Professor Donahue here argues that "the parables of Jesus" offer a Gospel in miniature, while at the same time giving shape, direction, and meaning to the Gospels in which they appear. "To study the parables of the Gospels is to study the gospel in parable." After surveying recent discussions of parable, metaphor, and narrative, Donahue examines and interprets the parables of Mark, Matthew, and Luke as texts in the context of the theology of each of these Gospels. Finally, he outlines what "The Gospel in Parable" looks like and offers suggestions for the proclamation of parables today.

Author : David M. Powers
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599268781

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Snapshots of the Kingdom by David M. Powers Pdf

However we approach the parables of Jesus, these brief, pithy stories at the center of his teaching are of vital importance for communicating his message in our world today. Snapshots of the Kingdom presents Jesus' parables in such a way as to invite all who read - or all who hear - into the drama each story contains. As combinations of clarity and mystery, the parables offer unique insights into Jesus' message and his take on the world. This book is for all who would like to know more about the teachings of Christ, and those who want to understand more deeply the link between his stories and present-day life, as well as those who teach or preach from those parables.

Author : Timothy Maurice Pianzin
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781602479234

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Parables of Jesus by Timothy Maurice Pianzin Pdf

Over 2000 years ago Jesus invited his followers to a new life, empowered by the saving grace of God. Jesus in-filled them with spiritual knowledge and asked them to develop certain attitudes and life-styles so that they may possess this new life. Do you want to be blessed by this new life but unsure of how to achieve it? Dr. Timothy Maurice Pianzin's spirit-filled book entitled, Discovering the Truth of Jesus' Parables in the light of its Historical, Geographical and Socio-cultural Setting uncovers the hidden meanings contained in Jesus' parables and gives you understanding on how to live life that will qualify you to claim your inheritance in heaven. Don't hesitate, read Dr. Timothy Maurice Pianzin's excellent guidebook to the parables of Jesus now. If you read Discovering the Truth of Jesus' Parables with a receptive heart and mind, the life-saving Words of Jesus will comes alive and transforms your life to live it in the fullness of God's grace. Dr. Timothy Maurice Pianzin has doctorates in Biblical Theology and Sustainable Development. For the last thirty years he has been a devoted Bible scholar and has participated in many Bible courses and seminars. He has also traveled extensively in the lands that Jesus once walked and preached, and has painstakingly researched on the background to Jesus' parables-which became the basis for writing of this book. In addition he has also contributed in the teaching the Bible for over twenty years, covering most books of the Bible and many other biblical topics. In his professional life he has written many reports for the United Nation, Commonwealth Secretariat and other institutions. Since his retirement from consulting works, he has devoted his life to make the Word of God better known.

Author : Henry James Coleridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600086221

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The theology of the parables by Henry James Coleridge Pdf

Author : Jan Lambrecht
Publisher : Peeters Publishers
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9068311611

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Out of the Treasure by Jan Lambrecht Pdf

Out of the Treasure" is a major new study of the parables of Jesus, as these are presented in the Gospel according to Matthew. It grapples with what these fascinating, yet familiar, tales meant for Jesus' own audience, for Matthew's readership and for the men and women of our own times. Jan Lambrecht, S.J., is Professor Emeritus of New Testament and former dean (1985-1990) of the Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University of Leuven. Since 1984 he has been a memeber of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. His last book-length publication on the parables was "Once More Astonished : The Parables of Jesus" (New York : Crossroad, 1981).

Author : Richard Gribble
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Dan Otto Via
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCSC:32106019339438

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The Parables by Dan Otto Via Pdf

Parts One will assay to work out a methodology for interpreting the parables, based on an existentialist hermeneutic and on literary analysis; Part Two will make the effort to interpret certain of the parables through this methodology. These parables as literary in nature have certain autonomy (to be fully discussed in Chapter 3) and present a configuration of action and meeting which is a more fundamental form of expression than our theological concepts; therefore it is proper to consider such parables first on their own terms and only after that to raise the question of the relationship to Jesus' non-parabolic teaching about the kingdom of God, thereby reversing the procedure of C.H. Dodd. In the exegetical section, the parables lobby group on the basis of the relationship to some aspect of the kingdom of God or of eschatology but on the basis of their narrative form, thereby altering the procedure of Joachim Jeremias. -- excerpt from book's Introduction.

Author : Douglas Christian Larsen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781257115631

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The Big Book of Gospel Drama - Volume 1 by Douglas Christian Larsen Pdf

Dramatic Parables, God's method of teaching the Gospel. More than 30 complete scripts, with How To section on how to produce Christian plays, and a Bible study section presenting the case for parables and plays in a church setting. Dramatic Parables, teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Includes unresolved plays, mimes, comedies and tragedies, with always a parable, and storytelling making the difference.

Author : Sallie McFague
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCAL:B3505379

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Speaking in Parables by Sallie McFague Pdf

"This book is not only absorbingly readable but important. For its themes engage effectively with main dilemmas not only of formal theology but of current piety and witness." - Amos N. Wilder, Andover Newton Quarterly "This book is immensely valuable for its persuasive illustrations of the parabolic and metaphoric imagination. McFague attends both to the interpretive and the evaluative levels of hermeneutics. Her readings of specific parables, poems, stories, and autobiographies are insightful and relevant to her thesis that what religious language 'says' is 'conceptually imperceivable and inexpressible.'" - Mary Gerhart, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "It is at the very least a fine guide to one important direction that theological hermeneutics might take, and more than that, it testifies confidently to the presence of still unplumbed resources of the biblical word and its secular counterpart that are there for the imagination's appropriation." - Robert Detweiler, Religious Studies Review "Everyone interested in theology will be stimulated by Sallie McFague's mediating theological position and the form of thinking and discourse she espouses. Those interested in the intercourse between theology and literature will be stimulated by the way she links the two and the perceptive way she handles her literary examples. Biblical scholars will undoubtedly note her primacy of the parables as the central corpus of the biblical records. Preachers of the church will be strengthened by the concern McFague has for the Christian community and the importance of the word through the words of the preachers. With this variety of concerns, Speaking in Parables will have a deservedly wide reading and, perhaps even more important, wide discussion." - Ronald E. Sleeth, Perkins School of Theology Journal

Author : Mark Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830816542

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Doing Theology with Huck & Jim by Mark Shaw Pdf

This straightforward handbook shows readers how God can set a new course for their lives. Mike Flynn and Doug Gregg take an approach to inner healing that stresses the principles and models provided by Scripture while correcting common myths and misunderstandings. And they offer readers all the necessary tools for embarking on their own healing journey. 192 pages, paper