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Telling Tales about Jesus

Telling Tales about Jesus
Author: Warren Carter
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506408117

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What are the Gospels and what does it mean to read them? Warren Carter leads the beginning student in an inductive exploration of the New Testament Gospels, asking about their genre, the view that they were written by eyewitnesses, the early church traditions about them, and how they employ Hellenistic biography. He then examines the distinctive voice of each Gospel, describing the “tale about Jesus” each writer tells, then presenting likely views regarding the circumstances in which they were written, giving particular attention to often overlooked aspects of the Roman imperial setting. A sociohistorical approach suggests that Mark addressed difficult circumstances in imperial Rome; redaction criticism shows that Matthew edited traditions to help define identity in competition with synagogue communities in response to a fresh assertion of Roman power; a literary-thematic approach shows that Luke offers assurance in a context of uncertainty; an intertextual approach shows how John used Wisdom traditions to present Jesus as the definitive revealer of God’s presence to answer an ancient quest for divine knowledge. A concluding chapter addresses how the Gospels inform and shape our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. Maps, images, sidebars, and questions for reflection add value to this student-friendly text.


Beautifully Distinct

Beautifully Distinct
Author: Trillia Newbell
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784985260

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Inspires women to engage with life and culture in a God-honouring way. How should we listen to, and think in a gospel way about, the ordinary things we come across in modern life? Things we watch, read, eat, and do. There are so many voices saying so many different things that the temptations are to either disengage completely, or find ourselves being influenced more and more by the world. In this book, godly, clear-thinking women talk about a range of areas of life and culture. They help us to be thoughtful about films, books, and the media; set out biblical principles for approaching topics such as body image and racism; and encourage us to shape the world around us for Christ-becoming beautifully distinct.


Short Stories by Jesus

Short Stories by Jesus
Author: Amy-Jill Levine
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 006219819X

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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers. Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning. Life in first-century Palestine was very different from our world today, and many traditional interpretations of Jesus’ stories ignore this disparity and have often allowed anti-Semitism and misogyny to color their perspectives. In this wise, entertaining, and educational book, Amy-Jill Levine offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus’ narratives. In Short Stories by Jesus, she analyzes these “problems with parables,” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them. Levine reveals the parables’ connections to first-century economic and agricultural life, social customs and morality, Jewish scriptures and Roman culture. With this revitalized understanding, she interprets these moving stories for the contemporary reader, showing how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us two thousand years later.


Parables

Parables
Author: Mary Hoffman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2001-08-01
Genre: Bible stories, English
ISBN: 9780711215238

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In eight retellings, Mary Hoffman shows how Jesus used simple parables to convey essential truths to his listeners. The parables include The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, and The House on the Rock.


The Story of Jesus

The Story of Jesus
Author: Jane Werner Watson
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2007-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375839410

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An introduction to Jesus for very young children -- a perfect gift for the holiday season! A gentle look at Jesus's birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style, with colorful illustrations that will captivate and inspire.


Stories That Jesus Told

Stories That Jesus Told
Author: Patricia Mary St. John
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2000-03
Genre: Bible stories, English
ISBN: 9780948902970

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This illustrated work contains the best-loved parables of Jesus.


Loved

Loved
Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310757681

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From the creators of the bestselling?The Jesus Storybook Bible—with over three million copies sold—comes?Loved, a board book retelling of the Lord's Prayer in very child-friendly language that helps little ones learn to pray. And the colorful, engaging contemporary illustrations that bring the words to life will hold your child's interest as you read together. Hello Daddy! We want to know you. And be close to you. Please show us how. Even the youngest kids can experience God's Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love in this board book that presents the Lord's Prayer in words any child can understand. Loved: · Is ideal for children ages 0-4 · Is a padded board book with rounded corners that holds up to repeated use, and is the perfect size for toddlers · Teaches little ones how to pray · Pairs Sally Lloyd-Jones' retelling of the Lord's Prayer with colorful artwork from Jago that shows how the words apply to children's everyday lives · Is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and baptisms · Is part of The Jesus Storybook Bible series, which also includes?Found, The?Jesus Storybook Deluxe Edition,?The Jesus Storybook Bible?audio, and The Jesus Storybook Bible Coloring Book With vibrant new illustrations and a sturdy format perfect for little hands, you and your child can explore Jesus' timeless teaching together in a new and fresh way.


The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Jesus Storybook Bible
Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310877024

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The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David---every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle---the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation---and at the center of their Story too.


The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus
Author: Katherine Sully
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN: 9781781711736

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Who baptized Jesus? Read the story of his baptism and how he was tested.


Stories Jesus Told

Stories Jesus Told
Author: Prof. Greg Carey
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501884166

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We love stories. That’s why we go to movies, read books, and listen to friends recount an experience. That’s also why teachers use the technique of storytelling to make a difficult concept easier for us to process. Jesus told stories, or parables, for that very reason—and to help us understand how God wants us to live life. Sometimes, however, stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son can be interpreted in more than one way. Even Bible scholars are divided on their meanings. In Stories Jesus Told, you’ll explore six of Jesus’ parables to learn how to read, interpret, and live them in your daily life. A DVD and Leader Guide are elements you can add to make a lively, six-week group study.