Rediscovering the ParablesScribner, 1966 - 191 pages Expounds four chapters in New Testament theology : Jesus' praying to God as abba (father); the sacrificial interpretation of the Cross, traced to the words of Jesus himself; the way Paul translated the teaching of Jesus into theology, and developed the controversial formula: justification by faith; and an early Christian hymn about Jesus, adapted as the prologue to St. John's Gospel. |
Contents
THE PROBLEM | 9 |
THE RETURN TO JESUS FROM | 16 |
The Change of Audience | 24 |
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addressed allegorical interpretation applied Aramaic banquet become bridegroom Burglar C. H. Dodd Christ Christ's return Christian coming conclusion context datival death debtor denarii disciples emphasis eschatological example exhortation fact father feast final flock forgiveness garment Gentiles give God's Gospel of Thomas Greek guests hand harvest hearers heaven hour intended invitation Israel Jewish John king Kingdom Kingdom of God labourers last judgment Lost Sheep Lukan maidens Mark Markan master material Matt Matthean Matthew and Luke mercy messianic age metaphor mustard-seed original meaning Palestine Palestinian parable's original parables of Jesus pearl Pharisee poor preaching primitive Church prophets question rabbinical refers regarded repentance rich salt salvation says Jesus secondary seed Servant entrusted shepherd shows simile sinners situation Sower story Supper symbol Synoptists Talmud Tares tax-collector Testament tion tradition translation treasure Unjust Steward Verse vineyard warning watch wedding wheat Wicked Husbandmen word