The Parables of Jesus (The Jesus Library)

Wenham, David

ISBN 10: 0830812865 / ISBN 13: 9780830812868

Published by IVP Academic, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Parables of Jesus (The Jesus Library)
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830812865
• ISBN 13: 9780830812868
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

<p>Good news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken relationships are restored. Jesus' most vivid portraits of this new kingdom are found in the parables.</p><p>David Wenham explores the splendor and subtleties of Jesus' world-changing message, offering a nontechnical but comprehensive look at dozens of Jesus' stories. Bringing them to life by explaining their first-century religious and social setting,Wenham never fails to illumine their significance for today.</p>

About the Author

<p>David Wenham (PhD, Manchester) has served as director of the Tyndale House Gospels Research project, dean and vice principal at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and tutor in New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. His books include <em>The Parables of Jesus</em>, <em>Paul and Jesus: The True Story</em>, and <em>Preaching the New Testament</em> (coedited with Ian Paul).</p>