Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels by Cyndi Parker

Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels by Cyndi Parker

Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospelsdraws readers into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaism--the clothing, setting, political climate, and more--all to better understand Jesus' ministry. Instead of reading the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces readers to the larger context with the weight of the Old Testament behind them.

This is an approachable and conversational book that introduces the reader to the complex human world of Jesus. Have you ever wondered if it is important that Jesus grew up in Nazareth but moved his public ministry to Capernaum, even though Jerusalem was the capital of Jewish thought? Does it seem strange to you that Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes held significantly divergent religious views, even though they were all Jewish? In this book, Cyndi Parker guides us through the intriguing drama of history that created the context of first-century Judaism. She extends an invitation to readers to take a new look at the long drama of God's interactions with humanity that reach a climax in the life of Jesus.

Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels focuses on the complexities of the political, social, literary, and religious context of the Gospels. The purpose is to advance readers' understanding of the Gospels and help them encounter Jesus, the disciples, and crowds as real people in a real place at a time vastly different from today. Come explore the land of ancient Israel with its dramatic history, culture, and religion. Includes many images, maps, photos, and drawings throughout!

Parker, Cyndi: - Cyndi Parker teaches in seminaries, universities, and churches around the world. Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years, has led dozens of trips to Israel, and continues to develop innovative, educational trips that inspire students of all ages through experiential education.

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ISBN 13	9781683073109
ISBN 10	168307310X
Title	Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels
Author	Cyndi Parker
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hendrickson Publishers Inc
Year published	2021-03-15
Number of pages	224
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