Title
Surprised by the Parables: Growing in Grace through the Stories of Jesus
Files
School/Department
Talbot School of Theology
Description
Jesus' parables can't simply be interpreted, they must be experienced. In the gospels, Jesus used parables to teach transformative lessons and convey deep spiritual truths about the kingdom of God. But he often used them to confront and challenge his audience as well, forcing them to open or close their hearts to the kingdom. Jesus understood the power of stories, but there are some things lost in translation when we try to interpret those same stories thousands of years removed from their original context. The unexpected twists and surprises in the parables might be missed by a modern audience because they're unfamiliar with the underlying points of reference. In Surprised by the Parables, Michelle Lee Barnewall explores the ancient context these parables drew from. These stories of grace reveal many of the mysteries central to God's character, and understanding the ancient world behind them will help us see the parables from a new perspective.
Keywords
Parables; Grace
ISBN
978-1683592990
Publication Date
1-22-2020
Document Type
Book
Publisher
Lexham Press
City
Bellingham
Disciplines
Biblical Studies
Recommended Citation
Barnewall, Michelle Lee (2020). Surprised by the Parables: Growing in Grace through the Stories of Jesus. Bellingham: Lexham Press.
https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/faculty-books/519