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Parables As Subversive Speech

William R. Herzog II

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William Herzog shows that the focus of the parables was not on a vision of the glory of the reign of God but on the gory details of the way oppression served the interests of the ruling class. The parables were a form of social analysis, as well as a form of theological reflection. Herzog scrutinizes their canonical form to show the distinction between its purpose for Jesus and for evangelists. To do this, he uses the tools of historical criticism, including form criticism and redaction criticism.

Language: English

Pages: 312

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Release: January 01, 1994

ISBN: 0664253555

ISBN 13: 9780664253554

Parables As Subversive Speech

William R. Herzog II

4.2/5 ( ratings)

William Herzog shows that the focus of the parables was not on a vision of the glory of the reign of God but on the gory details of the way oppression served the interests of the ruling class. The parables were a form of social analysis, as well as a form of theological reflection. Herzog scrutinizes their canonical form to show the distinction between its purpose for Jesus and for evangelists. To do this, he uses the tools of historical criticism, including form criticism and redaction criticism.

Language: English

Pages: 312

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Release: January 01, 1994

ISBN: 0664253555

ISBN 13: 9780664253554

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