The Parables after Jesus

Their Imaginative Receptions across Two Millennia

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Christian Literature, Bible & Bible Studies, Criticism & Interpretation
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Author: David B. Gowler ISBN: 9781493406661
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Baker Academic Language: English
Author: David B. Gowler
ISBN: 9781493406661
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Baker Academic
Language: English

Jesus's enigmatic and compelling parables have fascinated their hearers since he first uttered them, and during the intervening centuries these parables have produced a multitude of interpretations. This accessibly written book explores the varying interpretations of Jesus's parables across two millennia to demonstrate how powerfully they continue to challenge people's hearts, minds, and imaginations. It covers more than fifty imaginative receptions from different eras, perspectives, and media, showing how the use of Jesus's parables affects society and culture and offering a richer appreciation for Jesus's most striking teachings.

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Jesus's enigmatic and compelling parables have fascinated their hearers since he first uttered them, and during the intervening centuries these parables have produced a multitude of interpretations. This accessibly written book explores the varying interpretations of Jesus's parables across two millennia to demonstrate how powerfully they continue to challenge people's hearts, minds, and imaginations. It covers more than fifty imaginative receptions from different eras, perspectives, and media, showing how the use of Jesus's parables affects society and culture and offering a richer appreciation for Jesus's most striking teachings.

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