Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
Amy-Jill Levine examines Jesus’s parables as challenging, historically grounded stories rather than familiar lessons with simple conclusions. Through a scholarly and thought-provoking approach, Short Stories by Jesus considers how these narratives have been understood, why they remain controversial, and what they continue to ask of modern readers.
About This Book
Short Stories by Jesus explores the parables attributed to Jesus and considers their meaning within the world in which they were first told.
Amy-Jill Levine offers a scholarly examination of these brief, memorable stories, emphasizing their complexity and enduring power to challenge assumptions.
The book approaches the parables as works shaped by history, religion, interpretation, and controversy.
It is suited to readers interested in Jesus, biblical studies, Christian traditions, and the continuing significance of religious storytelling.
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