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Book Synopsis Parables and Ponderings by : Sandra Shumate Ramirez
Download or read book Parables and Ponderings written by Sandra Shumate Ramirez and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parables and Ponderings is a compilation of years of journal entries, writings, and e-mail ministry articles that share faith in God and growth in family living. It is a book that gives deep spiritual meaning in the occurrences of everyday life events as viewed by the author.
Book Synopsis Hear Then the Parable by : Bernard Brandon Scott
Download or read book Hear Then the Parable written by Bernard Brandon Scott and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hear Then the Parable is an innovative literary-social reading of all the parables of Jesus.
Book Synopsis The Nature of Grace; Ponderings on God's Abundant Grace by : Linda Elmore Teeple
Download or read book The Nature of Grace; Ponderings on God's Abundant Grace written by Linda Elmore Teeple and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phillip Yancey says that "every writer has one main theme, a spoor that he or she keeps sniffing around, tracking, following it to its source." My spoor is "grace," states Linda Teeple, author of The Nature of Grace: Ponderings On God's Abundant Grace. "I write about Grace because I want everyone to 'get' grace. There's a life-changing difference between understanding grace at the head level and experiencing grace at the heart level. God continually reminds me of his grace through nature--the nature of the great outdoors, the nature of the human heart, and the nature of relationships." Linda is a marriage and family therapist by vocation and a naturalist by avocation. She resides in Anderson, Indiana with her husband and her canine companions, Panda and Leader Dog puppy, Faith. Linda writes a weekly newspaper column entitled, "The Nature of Grace," which can be viewed at http: //www.heraldbulletin.com.
Book Synopsis What Are They Saying About the Parables? Second Edition by : Gowler, David B.
Download or read book What Are They Saying About the Parables? Second Edition written by Gowler, David B. and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has changed in the more than two decades since the first edition of this book appeared. Parable scholarship continues to be a dynamic area of New Testament research, and a number of important studies were published and significant developments have occurred during those years. Jesus’s parables, these simple but profound stories, continue to challenge us, and, even after many readings, continue to reveal new insights.
Book Synopsis Notes on the Parables of Our Lord by : Richard Chenevix Trench
Download or read book Notes on the Parables of Our Lord written by Richard Chenevix Trench and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Power of Parable by : John Dominic Crossan
Download or read book The Power of Parable written by John Dominic Crossan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1969, I was teaching at two seminaries inthe Chicago area. One of my courses wason the parables by Jesus and the other wason the resurrection stories about Jesus. I hadobserved that the parabolic stories by Jesusseemed remarkably similar to the resurrectionstories about Jesus. Were the latter intended asparables just as much as the former? Had webeen reading parable, presuming history, andmisunderstanding both? —from The Power of Parable So begins the quest of renowned Jesus scholarJohn Dominic Crossan as he unlocks the truemeanings and purposes of parable in the Bible sothat modern Christians can respond genuinely toJesus's call to fully participate in the kingdom ofGod. In The Power of Parable, Crossan examinesJesus's parables and identifies what he calls the"challenge parable" as Jesus's chosen teaching toolfor gently urging his followers to probe, question,and debate the ideological absolutes of religiousfaith and the presuppositions of social, political,and economic traditions. Moving from parables by Jesus to parables aboutJesus, Crossan then presents the four gospels as"megaparables." By revealing how the gospels arenot reflections of the actual biography of Jesus butrather (mis)interpretations by the gospel writersthemselves, Crossan reaffirms the power of parablesto challenge and enable us to co-create withGod a world of justice, love, and peace.
Book Synopsis The Hasidic Parable by : Aryeh Wineman
Download or read book The Hasidic Parable written by Aryeh Wineman and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The teachers of Hasidism gave new life to the literary tradition of parable, a story that teaches a spiritual or moral truth. In The Hasidic Parable, acclaimed author Aryeh Wineman takes readers through the great works of the hasidic storytellers. Telling parables, explains Rabbi Wineman, was a strategy that the hasidic masters used to foster a radical shift in thinking about God, the world, and the values and norms of religious life. Although these parables date back 200 years or more, they deal with moral and religious themes and issues still relevant today. Each is accompanied by notes and commentary by the author that illuminate their ideological significance and their historical roots and background. These parables have been culled from classical hasidic homiletic texts, chosen because of their literary qualities, their explanation of key concepts in the hasidic world-view, and also because of what they say to us about the conflicts and tensions accompanying Hasidism's emergence and growth.
Download or read book Alien Parable written by Khezla Durr and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy science fiction with a strong New Age flavour, and an original conspiracy theory. A compelling first person narrative told from the perspective of an alien who has relocated to this planet. It ends with a warning of a kidnap to come, and an emotional plea to the readers to help save the planet by means of a unique action. The book begins with a description of the author's life on another planet, the reason for exile, and subsequent search for a new home, with the reason for settling here. It then follows with descriptions of experiences on this planet, as well as detailed information about some spiritual development techniques, and related experiences. The book then presents conclusions, some controversial, drawn from observations and presents the conspiracy theory. It ends with the warning of a kidnap to come which will have global political consequences, and an emotional plea to the readers to help prevent it. Since much of the book is written in a symbolic way, figuring out the groups of people to which reference is made can be a brain teaser.
Book Synopsis The Parables of Jesus by : Richard Gribble
Download or read book The Parables of Jesus written by Richard Gribble and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The parable is the most well-known literary form presented in the gospels. And since narrative or story sermons are such a prominent element in the contemporary pulpit, pastors are preaching on the parable texts more frequently than ever. Richard Gribble thoroughly examines each of the parables appearing in Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Each analysis includes: - discussion of the theme - spiritual food for the journey - application of the parable to contemporary life - openings for preaching - points of challenge and questions to ponder - exegesis and explanation of the parable - context of the parable These studies will be a classic resource for preaching... or useful for Bible study and inspiration. The author of eight books and over 100 articles, Richard Gribble, CSC, is the acting superior at Moreau Seminary at the University of Notre Dame. Father Gribble earned his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America and has also earned degrees from the United States Naval Academy, the University of Southern California, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley.
Download or read book The Parables written by Thomas Guthrie and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Lazarus Parable by : John Bonner
Download or read book The Lazarus Parable written by John Bonner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who live there, Earth is both paradise and prison, a place for people to live out their lives with no hope of leaving or knowledge of what exists beyond this world. Then on one otherwise uneventful day, two odd-looking men from another planet suddenly appear with an offer the citizens of Earth can't refuse: the power to travel into the unexplored frontiers of the universe. But first, the Earthlings must prove they can bring peace to their world and show love for their fellow man. At first, Earth's inhabitants are skeptical of their new friends but soon realize the magnitude of the gift these aliens have offered. They are given five years to end their wars and create an atmosphere of peace and social harmony needed to impress the union of worlds. While the world is filled with excitement, the Reverend Jimmy Jordan questions his faith in God, which leaves no room for the existence of life beyond Earth. He studies the Bible in earnest to strengthen his beliefs, and he discovers a startling secret concerning Earth's new friends, one that could have dire consequences for the planet and the people living on it.
Book Synopsis Church as Parable by : Harry J. Huebner
Download or read book Church as Parable written by Harry J. Huebner and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of this book is the conviction “that moderns have lost their ability to think morally and theologically.” Moral language such as “right,” “wrong” and “ought” is seen as meaningless. Modern society, and frequently the church, have adopted an emphasis on individual freedom and choice in which all is a matter of personal attitude or opinion. Then God plays little or no role. In this important volume Harry Huebner and David Schroeder analyze our moral predicament and its implications. They build a case for an ethical approach based on Scripture and the centrality of God and Jesus Christ, an approach in which the church plays an integral role.
Book Synopsis Discovering the Parables by : Henry G. Covert
Download or read book Discovering the Parables written by Henry G. Covert and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-12-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before there were printing presses, copy machines, and email, societies used storytelling to convey beliefs, history, and traditions. This practice preceded the ministry of Jesus and continues today in many cultures. But Jesus was a master of storytelling. His words provide many with guidelines and a road map for living. Using familiar imagery found in nature and other recognizable sources, he engaged his listeners with lessons that confronted every aspect of their lives, providing the tools for self-examination and change. Speaking in parables, however, sometimes caused confusion for his listeners, and readers today may wonder what exactly he meant, and how his words apply to everyday life. This book looks at each of Jesus's parables, explaining the key points, the central themes, and the meanings we can take away from the stories. By considering each parable in depth, the author helps readers come to a better understanding of the teachings of Jesus and what they mean for our lives.
Book Synopsis Bread: A Modern Parable by : David Templeton
Download or read book Bread: A Modern Parable written by David Templeton and published by davidtempletonstories. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Templeton's engrossing Christian novel Bread is a spiritual parable about the transformational power of relationships.....set in a divided world in which one life can make a difference. - Foreword reviews Templeton's prose is brisk, clear, comic and surprising....an offer of fresh angles on complex ideas with bursts of humor.... arresting, unsettling imagery and wholly surprising details—BOOKLIFE REVIEW “This inspiring book was a joy to read with its jewels of insight into the intimacy of relationships and the benefits of living a God-conscious life. The numerous vignettes supporting the compelling storyline felt like God was speaking directly to me, uplifting my soul. A great read, surprisingly creative, with takeaways for everyone.” - DB Arizona “Bread: A Modern Parable,” is not about politics, religion or psychology. It does offer political, theological and psychological messaging. But only to transport the reader to deeper, more valuable truths. “Bread” infers that harsh, and evil realities of life happen to everyone. In that regard, it explores the role of spiritual power derived from relationships and treats redemption and grace as transformative minus the heavy handedness of lifeless religious rule-keeping. The option of who we choose to give ourselves to relationally, spiritually and politically is prioritized and illustrated in an astonishingly creative and meaningful way. Unlike a fairy tale, this book also manages to highlight very real truths about the struggles of modern relationships and the role personal honesty and emotional bonding plays in them. A completely surprising and entertaining book” D.M.- California From the Author: The problem with evil is the inevitability of its arrival. Nearly every person alive will, at some point, suffer. What if there was a way for the restorative power of grace and redemption to be just as certain? Bread invites you to look at that idea as a reality. We follow the life of a lonely and compromised protagonist named Caleb who, against all odds, embarks on a surprising and unpredictable journey of discovery, and in the process, determines if he has a destiny to fulfill. He wants to find out if Redemption, Grace and Love are real or just words. Everything that happens to him is played out in a mythical city called Solé, where life has handed him a horrifying problem. He has no idea how he may have contributed to its claim on his life. His situation is dire. The loneliness he feels has become tangible; a growing, serpentine form located in his torso is reminding him of his impending psychological and spiritual extinction. That’s where his learning curve begins. He finally understands that the restoration he needs must come from a source greater than himself. Sound familiar? The mythical city of Solé is the realm where Caleb, and the reader, experience the unambiguous personal failures and achievements a life can have. Evil and loss, undying true love and hope, are juxtaposed against an unseen realm of competing forces of good and evil, determined to gain ultimate control of human souls, or release them to divine inheritance. Like life, the story is impossible to predict from one page to the next. Bread is crafted as an unpredictable and entertaining story and will reveal truths embedded in its pages, and offer each reader the wonder of their own life’s potential Find-Key Moment Samples, 'Bread' Artwork and Reviews At This Authors Website: Templetonwrites.com
Book Synopsis The Parable of the Pilgrim by : Simon Patrick
Download or read book The Parable of the Pilgrim written by Simon Patrick and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Parable of the Three Rings and the Idea of Religious Toleration in European Culture by : Iris Shagrir
Download or read book The Parable of the Three Rings and the Idea of Religious Toleration in European Culture written by Iris Shagrir and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the premodern encounter between the three monotheistic religions through the unique prism of a premodern literary work—The Parable of the Three Rings—a poignant and charming tale of a father who had three sons and one precious ring. By tradition he was to bequeath the ring to his heir, but he loved his three sons equally — so he had two new rings made, crafted to be indistinguishable from the original, and on his deathbed gave a ring to each son. The narrator explains that the father is God, and his sons are the Jews, the Christians, and the Muslims, each believing themselves to be the sole upholders of the true religion. A historical and literary study, the book offers a comprehensive discussion of the various guises of the Parable, from the early Middle Ages onwards, and highlights its capacity to reflect openness and pluralism in the interfaith encounter.
Book Synopsis Parable of the Two Sons by : Christopher Bevan
Download or read book Parable of the Two Sons written by Christopher Bevan and published by Goanna Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
