Jesus and His Parables

Brief Description: A complete range of modern approaches to interpreting the parables. Not only a textbook, but readable and accessible and as engaging to the general reader as to the scholar and minister. Review Quotes: 'All of these essays will inform the reader about current research. Some will offer new interpretation. For example, Joel Wohlgemut proposes a fascinating interpretation of the Parable of the Talents.' Graydon F Snyder, Currents in Theology and MissionBiographical Note: V. George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Theological Studies at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg. Publications (books): "An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts" (T &T Clark, 2007); "On A Journey with God," (Springfield Publications, 2003), "Reading the Sacred Text" (T &T. Clark, 2002); "2 Corinthians" (Herald Press, 1998). He has taught introductory courses to the New Testament for over thirty years, both at an undergraduate and a seminary level.

Contributor Bio:  Shillington, V George V. George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Theological Studies at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg. Publications (books): "An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts" (T & T Clark, 2007); "On A Journey with God", (Springfield Publications, 2003), "Reading the Sacred Text" (T & T. Clark, 2002); "2 Corinthians" (Herald Press, 1998). He has taught introductory courses to the New Testament for over thirty years, both at an undergraduate and a seminary level. Contributor Bio:  Freyne, Sean Sean Freyne is currently Director of the Programme for Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at Trinity College, Dublin, where he occupied the Chair of Theology until his retirement in 2002. He has lectured widely to general audiences, as well as contributing to various television treatments of the historical Jesus. He is the author of several books and numerous articles on ancient Galilee, the Gospels, and Early Christianity.