About this title: Fully one-third of Jesus words in the Synoptic Gospels occur in parables. It could be said that knowing the parables is essential for understanding the person of Christ. In his newest work on the parables, Brad Young displays his unique perspective as a scholar steeped in both Jewish and Christian studies. While parables have timeless messages, reinterpretations in new contexts throughout the centuries have distorted the original meanings and undermined the essence of what Jesus intended for his initial listeners. Young examines the parables that best illustrate the parallels between the ...
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Hardcover with no dustcover and pages that have minimal underlinings and markings. Covers show minor wear with some bumping. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers Inc
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781565632448ISBN:1565632443
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HENDRICKSON PUBL
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781598563030ISBN:1598563033
Description: New. Young examines the parables that best illustrate the parallels between the rabbinic and Gospel parables. Young challenges readers to remember that first-century Judaism was not merely the backdrop for Jesus' teachings but the very stage from which Je... read more
Description: New. Harcover book brand NEW with jacket. Book is perfect except for a little shelf scuffing from store handling. FREE CLEAR BOOK PROTECTOR. BD3537-6. read more
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