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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 252 EAN: 9780814625521 ISBN: 0814625525 Label: Liturgical Press Manufacturer: Liturgical Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: 2000-08 Publisher: Liturgical Press Studio: Liturgical Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus never explains his parables. Yet Sunday after Sunday preachers are asked to open up the meaning of the parables to their congregations. How can a preacher avoid offering pre- masticated fruit? How can the one who opens up the Scriptures do so in a way that enhances their savory, without ruining the power of the story? How can a preacher offer fresh fare when the same parable appears time after time in the Lectionary? In Parables for Preachers: The Gospel of Luke Barbara Reid explores the answers to these questions. The purpose behind Reid's work is two-fold. First, to aid preachers by bringing together current biblical research on the parables in the hope that it will open up new vistas of meaning and help spark their creativity. Second, she offers an understanding of how parables communicate, and invites preachers to try out the parabolic techniques of preaching. The Synoptic Gospels show Jesus preaching primarily by means of parables, both spoken and lived. A greater understanding of the dynamics and meaning of Jesus' parables in their original context can aid preachers today in creating the same effect in modern believers. In Parables for Preachers the first chapter explores the dynamics of Jesus' parables. Understanding how a parable "works" is the first step. Chapter two sketches contemporary trends in biblical interpretation of the parables. Next is an overview of the Gospel of Luke, its author, historical context, and major theological themes. The remaining chapters examine each of the parables found in the Gospel of Luke in the order in which they appear in the Lectionary for Year C. The concluding chapter and bibliography point toward further areas of study. Parables for Preachers is not only for preachers, but for all who are interested in a deeper understanding of parables, particularly teachers, catechists, liturgy planners, and members of groups for homily preparation, Bible study, or faith sharing. Average Rating:
 Rating: - A joyful finding...Barbara Reid's books on `Parables for Preachers' follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Because of this, the book for Year C concentrates primarily on the texts of the gospel of Luke. Before getting into the heart of the texts, Reid presents introductory material on parables, preaching, and the gospel of Luke. Reid states in her introduction, `In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus rarely explains his parables. They are meant to be wrestled with by each generation of hearers who allow themselves to be ... Read More 
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