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The Parables of the Synoptic Gospels

The Parables of the Synoptic Gospels

The Parables of the Synoptic Gospels

A Critical Study
B. T. D. Smith
March 2013
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9781107679436

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    Originally published in 1937, this book provides a critical study of the Synoptic Gospels. The text is divided into two main sections: part one gives an introduction to the gospels with information on their historical background and formal structure; part two presents a commentary on the various parables found within the gospels. An indices section and detailed notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical criticism and the history of Christianity.

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    March 2013
    Paperback
    9781107679436
    260 pages
    203 × 133 × 15 mm
    0.3kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Part I. Introduction:
    • 1. The mashal
    • 2. The varieties of figurative speech in the synoptic gospels
    • 3. The form and history of the synoptic parables
    • 4. The background of the parables
    • 5. The gospel of the parables
    • Part II. Commentary:
    • 6. Parables of the times
    • 7. The parables of growth
    • 8. Parables for rich and poor
    • 9. Parables for the hierarchy and the scribes
    • 10. Parables for Pharisee and sinner
    • 11. Various parables
    • Indices:
    • 1. Of parables
    • 2. Of writers and writings
    • 3. Of subjects
    • 4. Of biblical references.
      Author
    • B. T. D. Smith