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Short Stories by Jesus

2018 | Explore a fresh and timely interpretation of Jesus' most popular parables.

In Short Stories by Jesus, author Amy-Jill Levine takes you back in time and explains how original audiences understood Jesus' parables. You'll learn how new interpretations of the parables continue to challenge and provoke contemporary readers.

Speakers:Amy-Jill Levine

Writers:Amy-Jill Levine

Topics:New TestamentGospels

Source:Abingdon Press

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11:08

Short Stories by Jesus Session 1: Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son

Professor Levine looks closely at three parables: the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the Parable of the Lost Coin, and the Parable of the Lost Son (also known as th...
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11:58

Short Stories by Jesus Session 2: The Good Samaritan

Dr. Levine discusses common readings of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, noting attention to historical context.
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08:38

Short Stories by Jesus Session 3: The Pearl of Great Price

Amy-Jill Levine discusses the brief parable of the Pearl of Great Price.

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09:52

Short Stories by Jesus Session 4: The Mustard Seed

Dr. Levine explores the parable of the Mustard Seed with questions of size and significance.
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11:03

Short Stories by Jesus Session 5: The Laborers in the Vineyard

Professor Levine considers the ethics of employment and the importance of workers advocating for one another.
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10:30

Short Stories by Jesus Session 6: The Widow and the Judge

Amy-Jill Levine looks closely at stereotypes of widows and judges in antiquity and today.
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