The Parables Of Jesus Revisited: An Innovative Approach To Understanding And Interpreting The Parables
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.34 (842 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1462038042 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-02-24 |
Language | : | English |
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He currently resides in Lake Arrowhead, California. . About the Author William Bekgaard has been a pastor and teacher for over thirty-four years. His other works include The Non-Protestant Baptist and The Unique Baptists. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, Bekgaard graduated from the California Missionary Baptist Seminary in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in theology
With the exception of perhaps prophecy, more has been written and interpreted about parables than any other subject in the Bible. The Parables of Jesus Revisited shares a commonsense approach to understanding biblical parables and applying them to a twenty-first century society by removing any mystery or misunderstanding that surrounds them. By discarding the use of allegorical interpretation and applying the story's literal meaning to our lives, we learn that each parable is meant to be read as a simple story, without any hidden meaning. Learn how to interpret these parables through notes on the customs from the period, allegorical and literal interpretations, practical applications, and more. But the parables were not meant for the faithless. If you have ever wondered about the real meaning of biblical parables, The Parables of Jesus Revisited is the key to unlocking the truth.. Instead, they were meant for souls interested in hearing more about C
He currently resides in Lake Arrowhead, California. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, Bekgaard graduated from the California Missionary Baptist Seminary in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in theology. . His other works include The Non-Protestant Baptist and The Unique Baptists. William Bekgaard has been a pastor and teacher for over thirty-four years
LS said An impressive, conscientious study of the Parables. This book is extremely well written. The author's remarkable talent for writing, as well as teaching, has resulted in a book that is easy to read, understand and enjoy. The meticulous research is above and beyond, the book flows well and really is a great read. It can be easily understood by students of the bible and non-stud. "Jesus' parables explained" according to Donna LeBlanc. Good explanation of the parables of Jesus. Not particularly easy reading. Wouldn't recommend it to a new Christian. Overall, it's definitely worth reading for adults.