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by Klyne Snodgrass (Author)
Key Phrases: wicked tenants, unforgiving servant, unjust judge, Son of Man, Grand Rapids, Early Jewish Writings (more...)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning accomplishment!, March 30, 2008
I have had this book for a week now, and it is fabulous. I have read other books on the parables, one purchased on Amazon and another while in college, but "Stories with Intent" sets a new standard for later works to model.

Yes, this book is huge -- more than 800 pages -- but the first 60 pages are dedicated to setting the stage for the material and how the parables are evaluated, and the final 260 pages are appendices, reference notes and a lengthy bibliography and index. Pretty exhaustive!

Each parable is given an in-depth analysis, starting with a review of the issues that need to be addressed within each (such as cultural, theological and moral considerations); background material, such as related source material from the OT, NT, Jewish writings and Christian writings; and then a thorough look at the parable itself. Klyne Snodgrass does an awesome job of balancing his study with textual insights based on the Greek language (such as comparing word usage in other Gospel accounts), cultural considerations (what the parable would have meant to the Jews who heard it during Jesus' time), rhetorical comparisons (taking into account devices such as inclusio and chiastic structures) and more. He also shares contrasting interpretations for the parables before sharing his interpretation, which always let the original audience and setting be a compass for where his interpretation will lead the reader. Lastly, the writing style is very friendly, offering insights such as this one from the parable of the treasure in Matthew Chapter 13: "No one goes and sells all for something that does not cause the adrenaline to flow."

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the parables. It's wonderful to pick up and read for reference on any parable, but I also have found it to be a great form of study -- using my Bible to look up comparative verses, conducting word studies and more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An incredible resource., June 1, 2008
This book would be an amazing bargain at 5 times the price. It is exhaustive, witty, thoughtful, and uncomfortably pointed (as are the parables!). Snodgrass avoids scholarly faddishness, and references a wealth of literary and historical parallels to Jesus' parables. A monumental work, and an invaluable resource.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A bargain at twice the price, July 27, 2008
We are using this book as the basis for a summer bible study series. It is fantastic. Even though the weather has gotten increasingly nicer, our attendance has increased. Dr. Snodgrass provides a very thorough exegesis of each of the parables, while also pointing the reader to clear application. He teaches a hermeneutic for reading the parables, which should be applied to all of Scripture. This is a great resource for teaching, preaching and study. I highly recommend this book, I have spent twice as much on books which are not half as useful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 2009 Christianity Today Book Award Winner
28 Jan 2009 - Christianity Today announced Stories With Intent as the 2009 winner in the Biblical Studies category. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christopher Ridgeway

4.0 out of 5 stars More than I bargained for but....
When I first got this book in the mail I was shocked by its thickness. I quickly reviewed the book before buying, but I do emphasize "quickly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. A. Belmares

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pastoral Aid
This book was required for a seminary course on the parables. I am very glad that my professor told me to buy it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jason Chamberlain

4.0 out of 5 stars Where is the reference to Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey's writings ?
I've been reading all the reviews of this book, and found them most helpful. I also read the online overview of the book, including the footnotes section, and was surprised to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by John T. Berg

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book!
This is THE most comprehensive & balanced work I've seen on the parables, besides if Darrell Bock say's it's top notch than is there anything left to say? buy it!
Published 7 months ago by corn cobb

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the New Standard for the Next 20 Years
Klyne Snodgrass has done this decade and maybe the next two the favor of condensing 35 years of teaching the Parables of Jesus into "just" 800 pages or so, in Stories with Intent:... Read more
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