| Preface |
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xi |
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| General Abbreviations |
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xiii |
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| Abbreviations for Frequently Cited Commentaries and Studies |
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xxv |
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The Parables of Jesus: An Introduction |
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1 |
(19) |
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Identifying and Classifying the Parables of Jesus |
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2 |
(3) |
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Distinctive Elements in the Parables of Jesus |
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5 |
(6) |
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The Universal and the Particular in the Parables of Jesus |
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11 |
(1) |
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Interpreting the Parables of Jesus |
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12 |
(8) |
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Parables of the Revelation of God |
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20 |
(72) |
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Parables of God's Extraordinary Forgiveness and Grace |
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21 |
(1) |
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The Unforgiving Slave, Matthew 18:23-35 |
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21 |
(12) |
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The Workers in the Vineyard, Matthew 20:1-16 |
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33 |
(13) |
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Parables of God's Extraordinary Love for the Lost |
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46 |
(1) |
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The Lost Sheep, Matthew 18:12-14//Luke 15:4-7; Thomas 107; Gospel of Truth 31-32 |
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46 |
(17) |
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The Lost Coin, Luke 15:8-10 |
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63 |
(7) |
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The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32 |
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70 |
(22) |
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Parables of Exemplary Behavior |
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92 |
(37) |
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The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37 |
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93 |
(11) |
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The Rich Fool, Luke 12:16-21; Thomas 63 |
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104 |
(6) |
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The Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31 |
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110 |
(8) |
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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Luke 18:10-14 |
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118 |
(11) |
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129 |
(51) |
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The Wise and Foolish Builders, Matthew 7:24-27//Luke 6:47-49 |
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130 |
(7) |
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Building a Tower, Luke 14:28-30 |
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137 |
(4) |
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The King Going to War, Luke 14:31-33 |
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141 |
(5) |
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The Unjust Manager, Luke 16:1-8 |
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146 |
(11) |
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The Faithful and Wise Slave, Matthew 24:45-51//Luke 12:42-46 |
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157 |
(12) |
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The Ten Maidens, Matthew 25:1-13 |
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169 |
(11) |
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Parables of Life Before God |
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180 |
(112) |
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The Sower and Its Interpretation, Mark 4:3-8, 13-20//Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23//Luke 8:5-8, 11-15; Thomas 9 |
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181 |
(21) |
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Children in the Marketplace, Matthew 11:16-19//Luke 7:31-35 |
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202 |
(10) |
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The Two Debtors, Luke 7:41-43 |
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212 |
(6) |
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The Two Sons, Matthew 21:28-32 |
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218 |
(7) |
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The Friend at Midnight, Luke 11:5-8 |
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225 |
(9) |
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The Father's Good Gifts, Matthew 7:9-11//Luke 11:11-13 |
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234 |
(7) |
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The Barren Fig Tree, Luke 13:6-9 |
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241 |
(6) |
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The Slave at Duty, Luke 17:7-10 |
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247 |
(5) |
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The Unjust Judge, Luke 18:2-8 |
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252 |
(10) |
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The Waiting Slaves, Mark 13:34-37//Luke 12:35-38 |
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262 |
(9) |
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The Talents, Matthew 25:14-30 |
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271 |
(11) |
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The Pounds, Luke 19:12-27 |
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282 |
(10) |
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Parables of Final Judgment |
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292 |
(39) |
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The Weeds in the Wheat and Its Interpretation, Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43; Thomas 57 |
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292 |
(11) |
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The Dragnet and Its Interpretation, Matthew 13:47-50 |
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303 |
(6) |
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The Final Judgment, Matthew 25:31-46 |
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309 |
(22) |
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331 |
(52) |
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The Great Banquet, Luke 14:16-24; Thomas 64 |
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332 |
(9) |
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The Wedding Feast, Matthew 22:1-14 |
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341 |
(10) |
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The Wicked Tenants, Mark 12:1-12//Matthew 21:33-46//Luke 20:9-19; Thomas 65-66 |
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351 |
(32) |
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383 |
(41) |
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Parables on the Growth of the Kingdom |
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385 |
(1) |
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The Seed Growing Secretly, Mark 4:26-29; Thomas 57 |
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385 |
(7) |
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The Mustard Seed, Mark 4:30-32//Matthew 13:31-32//Luke 13:18-19; Thomas 20 |
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392 |
(11) |
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The Leaven, Matthew 13:33//Luke 13:20-21; Thomas 96 |
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403 |
(6) |
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Parables on the Joy of Discovering the Kingdom |
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409 |
(1) |
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The Treasure in the Field, Matthew 13:44; Thomas 109 |
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409 |
(7) |
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The Pearl of Great Price, Matthew 13:45-46; Thomas 76 |
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416 |
(8) |
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The Evangelists as Interpreters of the Parables of Jesus |
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424 |
(6) |
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Parables in the Gospel of Thomas |
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430 |
(47) |
| APPENDICES |
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Appendix 1: The Purpose of Parables according to the Evangelists |
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453 |
(15) |
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Appendix 2: The Three Parables of Luke 15 |
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468 |
(5) |
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Appendix 3: Doulos - Servant or Slave? |
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473 |
(4) |
| GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY ON THE PARABLES OF JESUS |
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477 |
(10) |
| INDEXES |
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Index of Scripture References |
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487 |
(14) |
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Index of Other Ancient Sources |
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501 |
(6) |
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507 |
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