Parables make up one-third of Jesus' speech in the New Testament. In this volume, Richard Lischer provides an expert guide to these parables and proposes an important distinction between reading and interpreting the parables.
Emphasizing the importance of reading the parables versus interpreting them, Lischer asserts that reading offers a kind of breathing space to explore historical, literary, theological, and socio-political dimensions of the parables and their various meanings, whereas interpreting implies an expert and critical position that must be defended.
In this volume, Lischer lays out four theories for reading parables: 1) parables obscure truth; 2) parables teach many truths; 3) parables teach one truth; and 4) parables undermine the truth. Ultimately, he concludes that biblical parables undermine dominant myths called "the truth" to shine light on the Truth that is Jesus, God's presence with us.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Key Selling Points:
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780664231651
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 21451239-n
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780664231651
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190093807
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780664231651
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ00IX5C_ns
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780664231651
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0664231659-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0664231659-new
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # IB-9780664231651