Parables as Subversive Speech
Parables as Subversive Speech

Author: William R. Herzog

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780664253554

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William Herzog shows that the focus of the parables was not on a vision of the glory of the reign of God but on the gory details of the way oppression served the interests of the ruling class. The parables were a form of social analysis, as well as a form of theological reflection. Herzog scrutinizes their canonical form to show the distinction between its purpose for Jesus and for evangelists. To do this, he uses the tools of historical criticism, including form criticism and redaction criticism.

Jesus, Justice, and the Reign of God
Jesus, Justice, and the Reign of God

Author: William R. Herzog

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780664256760

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By building on his view of Jesus first developed in Parables as Subversive Speech, William Herzog II argues that Jesus is intensely interested in the social, political, and economic well-being of humanity. He examines the conflict stories, exorcisms/healings, and the passion narrative to develop his thesis and, in the final chapter, he interprets the resurrection in light of this viewpoint.

The Parables
The Parables

Author: Douglas D. Webster

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0825477352

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A comprehensive study of Jesus's parables that emphasizes personal reflection and application Jesus's parables used familiar situations to convey deep spiritual truths in ways that are provocative and subversive of the status quo. Prayerfulness was pictured by a persistent widow. The joy of salvation in the homecoming of a lost son. Love of neighbor by a marginalized Samaritan. If we're not careful, we can easily miss details in the parables that reveal their subtle meanings as well as their contemporary relevance. Drawing on scholarship on the parables as well as theological, pastoral, and practical insights, Douglas Webster guides the reader through each of Jesus's parables, pointing out the important nuances that allow us to understand them and be transformed by them. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter can be used for personal or group study, and an appendix for pastors provides guidance for preaching the parables. Pastors, Bible teachers, and serious students of Scripture will find this tour through Jesus's parabolic teaching to be a feast for both the mind and the soul.

Subversive Spirituality
Subversive Spirituality

Author: Eugene H. Peterson

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 1997-06-27

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0802842976

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In Subversive Spirituality Peterson has gathered together a host of writings penned over the past twenty-five years that reflect on the overlooked facets of the spiritual life. Comprising occasional pieces, short biblical studies, poetry, pastoral readings, and interviews, this work captures the epiphanies of life with the pleasing pastoral style and inspiring depth of insight for which Peterson is well known. Peterson describes his book this way: "This gathering of articles and essays, poems and conversations, is a kind of kitchen midden of my noticings of the obvious in the course of living out the Christian life in the vocational context of pastor, writer, and professor. The randomness and repetitions and false starts are rough edges that I am leaving as is in the interests of honesty. Spirituality is not, by and large, smooth. I do hope, however, that these pieces will be found to be freshly phrased".

Prophet and Teacher
Prophet and Teacher

Author: William R. Herzog

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780664225285

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Herzog has written an introduction for seminary and college students to the discussion about the historical Jesus. He reports on the findings of the Jesus Seminar and also traces other scholarly work in Jesus studies, but with an eye to the theological.

The Parables of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus

Author: Arland J. Hultgren

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2000-06-22

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 9780802860774

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Outlines the parables of Jesus and discusses how each of the parables can be taught and preached.

Scandalous Stories
Scandalous Stories

Author: Daniel Emery Price

Publisher: New Reformation Publications

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1945500832

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Parables are some of the most familiar stories in the Bible, yet their interpretations and applications are anything but uniform. Scandalous Stories is a "sort" of commentary on these familiar stories that are steeped in God's offensive grace and loving mercy for sinners and saints alike.

The Parables
The Parables

Author: Brad H. Young

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0801048206

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Young focuses on the historical development and theological significance of parables in the Jewish and Christian traditions, examining parallels between the rabbinic and Gospel parables.

The Faith of Fifty Million
The Faith of Fifty Million

Author: Christopher Hodge Evans

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9780664223052

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This volume features essays by religion scholars who analyze the relation of baseball and theology in American culture. Topics include issues of national identity, baseball and civil religion, baseball as a metaphor and more.

The Contemplative Pastor
The Contemplative Pastor

Author: Eugene H. Peterson

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780802801142

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Peterson, who has been gaining a growing reputation as a "pastor's pastor", speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busy-ness of preaching, teaching, and "running the church". Chapters include poetic reflections on the Beatitudes, advice on spiritual direction "between Sundays", and the language of prayer.