Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels

Kenneth E. Bailey

InterVarsity Press, Sep 20, 2009 - Religion - 355 pages

Understand the Life of Jesus in Cultural Context

Discover a deeper, richer understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus with Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by renowned scholar Kenneth Bailey. This book invites readers to see Jesus through the lens of his historical and cultural context, lifting away the layers of Western interpretation that have shaped modern perspectives. From Jesus' birth to his parables, from the Beatitudes to his relationships, Bailey helps readers remove modern Western interpretations to see Jesus as he was understood in his own time, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of the person of Jesus that is simultaneously ancient and refreshingly new.

In Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, you'll find

• Cultural Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus within his Middle Eastern context, removing Western cultural blinders.
• A Transformational Perspective:Be inspired to read the Gospels with renewed clarity and depth, seeing Jesus in the light of his historical and cultural setting.
• An Essential Addition to Your Library: Whether you're familiar with Bailey's work or readinghim for the first time, this volume is a must-have for any student of the New Testament.

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes is a valuable resource for anyone passionate about studying the New Testament and the life of Jesus deeply and meaningfully. Explore Jesus’ story as it was meant to be seen and enrich your spiritual study with this compelling, context-driven approach.

Contents

• Preface: 9
• Introduction: 11
• The Birth of Jesus: 22
• 1 The Story of Jesus Birth: 25
• 2 The Genealogy and Joseph the Just: 38
• 3 The Savior the Wise Men and the Vision of Isaiah: 48
• 4 Herods Atrocities Simeon and Anna: 56
• The Beatitudes: 63
• 5 The Beatitudes 1: 64
• 6 The Beatutudes 2: 76
• The Lords Prayer: 88
• God Our Father: 89
• Gods Holiness: 104
• Gods Kingdom and Our Bread: 113
• Our Sins and Evil: 124
• Dramatic Actions of Jesus: 132
• 11 The Call of Peter: 133
• 12 The Inauguration of Jesus Ministry: 147
• 13 The Blind Man and Zacchaeus: 170
• Jesus and Women: 186
• 14 Jesus and Women: 187
• 15 The Woman at the Well: 200
• 16 The SyroPhoenician Woman: 217
• 17 The Lady Is Not for Stoning: 227
• Chapter 18: 239
• 19 The Parable of the Widow and the Judge: 261
• 20 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Young Women: 269
• Parables of Jesus: 276
• 21 Introduction to the Parables: 277
• 22 The Parable of the Good Samaritan: 284
• 23 The Parable of theRich Fool: 298
• 24 The Parable of the Great Banquet: 309
• 25 The Parable of the Two Builders: 321
• 26 The Parable of the Unjust Steward: 332
• 27 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector: 343
• 28 The Parable of the Compassionate Employer: 355
• 29 The Parable of the Serving Master: 365
• 30 The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man: 378
• 31 The Parable of the Pounds: 397
• 32 The Parable of the Noble Vineyard Owner and His Son: 410
• Bibliography: 427
• Index of Modern Authors: 437
• Index of Early Jewish Sources: 438
• Scripture Index: 440
• More Titles from InterVarsity Press: 444

About the author

Kenneth E. Bailey (1930–2016) was an acclaimed author and lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he served as Canon Theologian of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh. The author of more than 150 articles in English and in Arabic, his writings include Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, The Good Shepherd, Open Hearts in Bethlehem: A Christmas Drama, and The Cross and the Prodigal.

Bailey spent forty years living and teaching in seminaries and institutes in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus. For twenty of those years he was professor of New Testament and head of the Biblical Department of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut where he also founded and directed the Institute for Middle Eastern New Testament Studies. Bailey was also on the faculty of The Ecumenical Institute for Theological Research in Jerusalem.Traveling around the globe to lecture and teach, Bailey spoke in theological colleges and seminaries in England (Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol) Ireland, Canada, Egypt, Finland, Latvia, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, and Jerusalem. He was active as a Bible teacher for conferences and continuing education events in the Middle East, Europe, and North America, and he taught at Columbia, Princeton, and Fuller Seminary.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels
• Author: Kenneth E. Bailey
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press, 2009
• ISBN: 0830875859, 9780830875856
• Length: 355 pages
• Subjects: History / Middle East / General; Religion / Biblical Studies / History & Culture; Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts