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The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary (The Bible in Its World (BIW)) by Arland J. Hultgren is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary (The Bible in Its World (BIW)) about?

This inaugural volume in the Bible in Its World series offers a comprehensive commentary on the parables of Jesus. Arland Hultgren's outstanding work features fresh translations of the parables in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of Thomas, followed by interpretive notes and commentary on the theological meaning and significance of each parable for readers today. After an introductory chapter on the nature of parables and their interpretation, Hultgren studies the thirty-eight parables of Jesus thematically, exploring in turn "parables of the revelation of God," "parables of exemplary behavior," "parables of wisdom," "parables of life before God," "parables of final judgment," "allegorical parables," and "parables of the kingdom." He also discusses how the three evangelists used the parables within the literary framework and theological interests of their Gospels. The book ends with a close look at the parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas. Distinctive in the field for its scope of coverage and its goal of addressing the widest possible audience, this volume will be a valuable study resource for classrooms, churches, and general readers.

Who reads The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary (The Bible in Its World (BIW))?

It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.

Common subject areas: religion, theology.

Author
Arland J. Hultgren
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published
2000
Language
EN
ISBN
9780802860774
Category
religious
Subjects
Christian, Reference, Religion
Rating
4.16 / 5 (37 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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