An Introduction to the Parables of JesusA clear and thorough introduction to the best known of Jesus' teachings, this much-needed text examines what parables are, why Jesus taught in parables, and the purpose and place of parables in the Gospel narratives. Invaluable for the beginning seminary or college students and for church study groups, this enlightening work reveals the meaning of the parables when they were first given, their meaning for the Gospel writers, and their meaning for us today. |
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ABBREVIATIONS | 11 |
WHY THE PARABLES? | 35 |
The Period of the Early Church Fathers to A D 540 | 42 |
36 | 73 |
38 | 86 |
39 | 111 |
42 | 133 |
WHENCE THE PARABLES? | 153 |
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accept According acts additional allegorical appear audience authenticity banquet behavior brother CHAPTER Christ Christian church clear clearly coming comparison concerning contained context deal decision described disciples discussion early emphasis Evangelist evident example explained fact faith father field final give given Gospel gracious guests heaven hidden historical important interpret the parables invited involves Jeremias Jews John judgment kingdom kingdom of God least light Lord lost Luke main point MARK master Matt Matthew meaning metaphor method nature neighbor Old Testament original Parables of Jesus passage pearl portrayed possess present Press principle prodigal question reason received refers repentance result reveals Samaritan seek seems sense separation servant sheep simply sinners Sitz im Leben steward story teaching term third Thomas tradition translated treasure true understand understood whereas