An Introduction to the Parables of JesusWestminster John Knox Press, 1981 M01 1 - 180 páginas A 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 |
Términos y frases comunes
additional parables allegorical allegorical method appear audience authenticity behavior C. H. Dodd CHAPTER Christ Christian clear coming context denarius Derrett disciples Dodd early church emphasis eschatological Evangelist example parable faith feast final judgment Gentiles Gospel of Luke Gospel of Thomas gracious father Greek guests hearers hidden treasure hina interpret the parables invited Israel Jeremias Jericho Jesus taught Jews Judaism Jülicher kingdom of God kingdom of heaven Leben of Jesus Linnemann Lord Lukan Luke main point MARK mashal master Matt Matthean Matthew meaning mercy metaphor ministry of Jesus neighbor Old Testament older brother original outcasts Parables of Jesus passage pearl Pharisees Pharisees and scribes portrayal portrayed present Press prodigal publicans and sinners received redaction refers repentance result salvation Samaritan Scriptures seeking to understand servant sheep simply Sitz im Leben story parable teachings of Jesus term theological third Sitz tradition Unjust Steward vineyard weeds whereas