Preaching Parables to Postmoderns
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2005
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Stiller, Brian
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Jesus Christ
Parables
Preaching
Postmodernism
Parables
Preaching
Postmodernism
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Stiller, Brian C. Preaching Parables to Postmoderns. Minneapolis, Minn.: Fortress Press, 2005.
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Postmodernity. The nature of change ; The premodern and modern ages ; The post modern experiment ; Characteristics of postmodernity -- Parables : a window of truth for postmoderns. Definition of parable ; Relationship of Jesus' parables to the Hebrew tradition ; The purpose of the parable ; Characteristics of the parables of Jesus ; Interpreting the parables for preaching ; Steps in developing the homiletical text ; Preaching parables to a postmodern age -- A study of parables for sermon preparation. The sower (Matthew 13:1-23) ; The unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35) ; Laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) ; Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) ; The good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) ; The friend at midnight (Luke 11:1-13) ; The rich fool (Luke 12:13-34) ; The prodigal son (Luke 15:1-32) ; The persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8) ; The Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) -- Four sermons. The unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35) ; Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) ; The good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) ; The prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32).
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Fortress Press
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