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.
General
| Imprint: |
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2014 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
Richard Lischer
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-664-23165-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-664-23165-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780664231651 |
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