Description
A clear and thorough introduction to the best known of Jesus' teachings, this much-needed text examines what parables are, why Jesus taught in parables, and the purpose and place of parables in the Gospel narratives. Invaluable for the beginning seminary or college students and for church study groups, this enlightening work reveals the meaning of the parables when they were first given, their meaning for the Gospel writers, and their meaning for us today.
About the Author
Robert H. Stein is Senior Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Book Information
ISBN 9780664243906
Author Robert H. Stein
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.