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The challenge of Jesus’ parables A scholarly handbook for ministers and preachers
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2006 The parables of Jesus recorded in the Gospels are profoundly challenging, not only as far as their original audience is concerned, but equally so as far as present day readers, hoping to fully grasp their meaning, are concerned.
Dieter H. Reinstorf
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Invitations and excuses that are not invitations and excuses: Gossip in Luke 14:18–20
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2012 In modern Western culture, gossip is seen as a malicious activity that should be avoided. In ancient oral-cultures, gossip as a cultural form did not have this negative connotation. Gossip was a necessary social game that enabled the flow of information.
Ernest van Eck
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Prediking oor die koninkryk van God: ’n Uitdaging in ’n nuwe konteks van armoede
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2009 Preaching on the kingdom of God: A challenge in a new context of poverty The question addressed by this article has to do with the content of preaching in the context of laws about affirmative action affecting white South Africans.
Hennie J.C. Pieterse
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Reflections on Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories past and present
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2002 During the past decades scholars have endeavoured to read Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories. This article provides a theoretical overview of the ongoing debate, reflecting both on past claims and present criticism.
Dieter Reinstorf, Andries van Aarde
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Prismet, 2018 Tre lignelser går igjen i trosopplæringen i Den norske kirke. Disse tre lignelsene gjentas ofte – av og til mange ganger – for de samme barna. Lignelsene er Den barmhjertige samaritan, Sauen som ble funnet og En far som ventet.
Ellen Aasland Reinertsen
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A prophet of old: Jesus the ‘public theologian’
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2010 In this article the argument is put forward that Jesus’ parables portray him as a social prophet, as many of the issues addressed by Old Testament prophets (such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos and Hosea) are common themes in Jesus’ parables.
Ernest van Eck
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Representations of Christ’s parables in Serbian medieval churches: The case of Dečani [PDF]
Zograf, 2012 The article examines the six parables included in the painted decoration of the Monastery of Dečani. The soteriological and eschatological content of the four parables depicted in the parecclesion of Saint Nicholas leads to the conclusion that it was ...
Mantas Apostolos G.
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“To Those Who Have Ears to Hear:” Clement of Alexandria on the Parables of Jesus
Open Theology, 2021 This article addresses the topic of parables in the Stromateis of Clement of Alexandria. The broad thesis is that New Testament scholarship can help clarify early Christian interpretation of the New Testament.
Vennerstrom Carl
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Time‐Dependent Oxidation and Scale Evolution of a Wrought Co/Ni‐Based Superalloy
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study shows how a new wrought Co/Ni‐based superalloy resists oxidation at 800 ∘$^\circ$C. The oxide scale changes from rough, fast‐growing spinel to a dense, protective chromia–alumina layer. Atom probe analysis reveals tiny refractory‐rich bubbles at the interface that mark the transition to long‐term, diffusion‐controlled protection ...
Cameron Crabb +6 more
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