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The Challenge of Jesus' Parables / Edition 1

The Challenge of Jesus' Parables / Edition 1

by Richard N. Longenecker
The Challenge of Jesus' Parables / Edition 1
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ISBN-10:
0802846386
ISBN-13:
9780802846389
Pub. Date:
03/03/2000
Publisher:
Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
ISBN-10:
0802846386
ISBN-13:
9780802846389
Pub. Date:
03/03/2000
Publisher:
Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
The Challenge of Jesus' Parables / Edition 1

The Challenge of Jesus' Parables / Edition 1

by Richard N. Longenecker

Overview

A fresh look at the meaning of Jesus' parables for Christian living today. The parables recorded in the Gospels are central for an understanding of Jesus and his ministry. Yet the parables are more than simple stories; they present a number of obstacles to contemporary readers hoping to fully grasp their meaning. In this volume, thirteen New Testament scholars provide the background necessary to understand the original context and meaning of Jesus' parables as well as their modern applications, all in a manner easily accessible to general readers.

Contributors: Stephen C. Barton Craig A. Evans Richard T. France Donald A. Hagner Morna D. Hooker Sylvia C. Keesmaat Michael P. Knowles Walter L. Liefeld Richard N. Longenecker Allan W. Martens Klyne R. Snodgrass Robert H. Stein Stephen I. Wright

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780802846389
Publisher: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date: 03/03/2000
Series: McMaster New Testament Studies (MNTS)
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

Richard N. Longenecker (1930–2021) was a distinguished New Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans.

Table of Contents

    Contributors
    Preface
    Introduction

    I. History, Genre, and Parallels

  1. From Allegorizing to Allegorizing: A History of the Interpretation of the Parables of Jesus KLYNE R. SNODGRASS
  2. The Genre of the Parables ROBERT H. STEIN
  3. Parables in Early Judaism CRAIG A. EVANS

    4. II. Parables of the Kingdom

  4. Mark’s Parables of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-34) MORNA D. HOOKER
  5. Matthew’s Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-52) DONALD A. HAGNER
  6. Luke’s Parables of the Kingdom (Luke 8:4-15; 13:18-21) RICHARD N. LONGENECKER

    7. III. Parables of Warning and Preparedness

  7. "Produce Fruit Worthy of Repentance": Parables of Judgment against the Jewish Religious Leaders and the Nation (Matthew 21:28–22:14 par.; Luke 13:6-9) ALLAN W. MARTENS
  8. On Being Ready (Matthew 25:1-46) RICHARD T. FRANCE

    9. IV. Parables of the Christian Life

  9. Parables on God’s Love and Forgiveness (Luke 15:1-32) STEPHEN C. BARTON
  10. Parables on Poverty and Riches (Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-13; 16:19-31) STEPHEN I. WRIGHT
  11. Parables on Prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-14) WALTER L. LIEFELD
  12. Strange Neighbors and Risky Care (Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 14:7-14; Luke 10:25-37) SYLVIA C. KEESMAAT
  13. "Everyone Who Hears These Words of Mine": Parables on Discipleship (Matthew 7:24-27//Luke 6:47-49; Luke 14:28-33; Luke 17:7-10; Matthew 20:1-16) MICHAEL P. KNOWLES

    14. Index of Subjects
    Index of Modern Authors
    Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature

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