In Parables: The Challenge of the Historical Jesus (Eagle Books) [Paperback]

John Dominic Crossan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992 | Series: Eagle Books

John Dominic Crossan boldly attempts to understand the parables from inside their own world. Combining critical, theological, and literary approaches, he sets the reading and study of the parables in an entirely new context.

Editorial Reviews

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Acquaintance with the book will be imperative for all contemporary study of the parables. -- Amos N. Wilder

About the Author

John Dominic Crossan is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, DePaul University in Chicago, and Co-chair of the Jesus Seminar, 1989–1996.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Polebridge Pr Westar Inst; 2nd edition (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944344224
• ISBN-13: 978-0944344224
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John D. Crossan is generally acknowledged to be the premier historical Jesus scholar in the world. His books include The Historical Jesus, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, and Who Killed Jesus? He recently appeared in the PBS special "From Jesus to Christ."

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53 of 58 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A new understanding of the parables of Jesus August 14, 2000

By Jean-Jacques D'Aoust

Format:Paperback

John Dominic Crossan stands in my mind as one of the most lucid, honest, and forthright biblical scholar of our day. His many publications testify to his integrity and extensive scholarship. I did not read this book when it was first publishd in 1973, but have had the good fortune of having a good friend, the retired rector of an Episcopal church, donate me this book. Since I have read most of the lastest publications of Crossan, I find in this one the same sound interpretation of the parables of Jesus. This is not only a commentary, but a scholarly introduction to the literary genre that the historical Jesus employed to convey the core of his message, which is so often completely misunderstood. I recommend this book very highly to anyone who shares the new understanding of the historical Jesus, so well explored by the Westar Institute.

40 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars an eye-opening look at what Jesus said and what it meant December 12, 2000

By John S. Ransom

Format:Paperback

I am a new-comer to Jesus scholarship and so what I say is not as an expert but merely as an appreciative reader. What I found especially valuable about this brief but excellent study was the interdisciplinary elements that Crossan brought to bear on his subject. In order to help us hear what Jesus is up to, Crossan brings in very useful insights from poets and philosophers. These, along with Crossan's very suggestive readings of Jesus' parables, make this a book one could ponder for quite a while. As with poems, the brevity of this book masks a lot of depth.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a lift... June 25, 2012

By C. Murphy

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Crossan's "In Parables" is a bit of a lift for readers new to theological questions but is well worth the effort in the end.