The parables after Jesus Their imaginative receptions across two millennia
Gowler, David B. (1958-...)
The parables after Jesus Their imaginative receptions across two millennia David B. Gowler - Michigan, U.S.A Baker Academic 2017 - 301tr. Paperback 22cm
Jesus's enigmatic and compelling parables have fascinated their hearers since he first uttered them, and during the intervening centuries these parables have produced a multitude of interpretations. This accessibly written book explores the varying interpretations of Jesus's parables across two millennia to demonstrate how powerfully they continue to challenge people's hearts, minds, and imaginations. It covers more than fifty imaginative receptions from different eras, perspectives, and media, showing how the use of Jesus's parables affects society and culture and offering a richer appreciation for Jesus's most striking teachings.
9780801049996
Jesus Christ
226.80609 / D249-G72
The parables after Jesus Their imaginative receptions across two millennia David B. Gowler - Michigan, U.S.A Baker Academic 2017 - 301tr. Paperback 22cm
Jesus's enigmatic and compelling parables have fascinated their hearers since he first uttered them, and during the intervening centuries these parables have produced a multitude of interpretations. This accessibly written book explores the varying interpretations of Jesus's parables across two millennia to demonstrate how powerfully they continue to challenge people's hearts, minds, and imaginations. It covers more than fifty imaginative receptions from different eras, perspectives, and media, showing how the use of Jesus's parables affects society and culture and offering a richer appreciation for Jesus's most striking teachings.
9780801049996
Jesus Christ
226.80609 / D249-G72