Good news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken relationships are restored. Jesus' most vivid portraits of this new kingdom are found in the parables. David Wenham explores the splendor and subtleties of Jesus' world-changing message, offering a nontechnical but comprehensive look at dozens of Jesus' stories. Bringing them to life by explaining their first-century religious and social setting, Wenham never fails to illumine their significance for today.
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I prepared a series of Bible studies on the parables of Jesus and wanted supplemental material to add to my understanding and class lectures. Specifically, I was interested in Jewish traditions and cultural insights that would add color and clarity to the stories.I purchased three books, including David Wenham's "The Parable of Jesus." I am not a Bible scholar and not particularly interested in theological debates over allegorical loose ends and old disputes over linguisitc fine points that other books were consumed with. This book provided me exactly what I needed - clear, concise insights into the culture, traditions and context of the times. For example, in the Prodigal Son, Wenham pointed out that by asking his father for his inheritance while the father was still living, in the meaning of the legal traditions, the prodigal was actually implying that he wished his father dead. In the parable of the Good Samritan, he observes that the road from "Jericho to Jerusalem" drops 2,500 feet along a treacherous and winding path; ideal for robbers and thieves to hang out. Further, he points out that "two denari" was enough money to pay for twenty-four nights at the inn. These details helped me to put meat on the bones of the story and bring to life these precious parables. These are not earth-shattering biblical truths, but they were very helpful to me in making the topic interesting and relevant. Just like Wenham's book.
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I am using this book as the text for a group bible study on the Parables of Jesus. This book is an excellent resource for teachers and students of the Bible. It provides a thorough basis for exegesis of each of the parables, grouping them logically and explaining them accurately. Wenham lets the historical and literary context drive his interpretations, avoiding the twin pitfalls of assuming the parables are either allegory or single point. Overall, a must-have for anyone who plans to seriously study the parables.
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Great commentary on the parables,
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This book offers a straight forward discussion of the major parables of Christ. It never strays off from the main theme and launches into irrelevant and long-winded 'sermons'. If it's precise, on-the-dot infomation you are seeking, look no further - this book fits the bill!All the parables are discussed individually, so there's no need to read the book in sequential order. Just dip straight into the parable that interest you! A great reference book for those who has a basic acquaintance with the Gospels. Beginners can benefit from it also.
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Have you heard the story of the manager of the electronics firm who had a big salary and was doing extremely well for himself when one day he was called in by the directors and given his notice - for supposed business malpractice? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
divine revolution, other parables, higher righteousness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, New Testament, Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Lord's Prayer, Christ Jesus, Herod the Great, Lord Jesus New!
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Have you heard the story of the manager of the electronics firm who had a big salary and was doing extremely well for himself when one day he was called in by the directors and given his notice - for supposed business malpractice? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
divine revolution, other parables, higher righteousness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, New Testament, Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Lord's Prayer, Christ Jesus, Herod the Great, Lord Jesus New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Language and Imagery of the Bible by George B. Caird in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Parables of Jesus (2nd Edition) by Joachim Jeremias in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Interpreting the Parables by Craig L. Blomberg in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Parables of Jesus by Warren S. Kissinger in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sermon on the Mount by Joachim Jeremias in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Interpreting the Parables by Craig L. Blomberg on 4 pages
- The Wild Gospel: Bringing Truth to Life by Alison Morgan on page 67, page 117, and Back Matter
- Parables in the Eye of the Storm: Christ's Response in the Face of Conflict by Stanley A. Ellisen in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Authenticity of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares and Its Interpretation by Ramesh Khatry on page 19, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- An Introduction to the Parables of Jesus by Robert H. Stein in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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