Download or read book Parables for the 21st Century written by John Rommel and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When reading the parables we often lose much of the meaning that Jesus intended because we are unfamiliar with the people and society he spoke of. This book re-tells the parables as short stories using modern characters and situations to help us better grasp their message.
Download or read book Parables for Life in the 21st Century written by Stuart Gustafson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern stories that evoke memories of fables from Aesop. Each modern story has a moral that is applied to business and personal situations.
Download or read book The Trousers Parables for the 21st Century written by Shlomo Kalo and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating parables written by the genius hand of Nobel Prize candidate and bestselling author, Shlomo Kalo. These parables will make you understand the richness of the happiness you have always longed for. Parables, as many of us know, were stories or analogies which were used by sharp-witted wise men, such as Aesop the Greek or a figure such as Jesus of Nazareth, to explain human situations, lessons and principles in a format which is easy for most people to understand and relate to. A famous example, and one of the best known parables, is The Good Samaritan. Now, in this unique and inspiring book, prolific writer, Shlomo Kalo, brings you new and exciting parables for modern day living in a hectic and sometimes forgetful world. The Trousers: Parables for the 21st Century, is a collection of stories which will make you think about things more deeply, raise questions in your mind and ultimately leave you with a sense of contentment. Each one is different and provides something exclusive. Each one strives to inform and each one educates us in its own way. From The Man and The Tiger to The Shirt of the Happy Man, there is a modern day parable in this book to suit everyone, at every age. The Trousers: Parables for the 21st Century is a book which is crammed to bursting with surprises and wisdom at the turn of every page. GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!
Download or read book Jesus Parables for the 21st Century written by Joseph Moris and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compilation of all of the new parables that the guides shared with Marisa and Joe during the creation of their Answers Series as well as The Bible Speaks which consists of 5 books in addition to this one.
Download or read book The Parables written by Paula Gooder and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third volume in the Biblical Explorations series from bestselling New Testament writer Paula Gooder explores a major exponent of the Gospels: the parables of Jesus. Covering every parable, this volume focuses on some of the best-known stories in the gospels, mining their meaning afresh today. It considers why Jesus spoke in pictures and opens up the world behind the parables to reveal just how striking, memorable and challenging they were for their original hearers. Biblical Explorations is an exciting series that offers an accessible and informed study of the best loved texts in Scripture. Rooted in the conviction that greater understanding of the Bible leads to deeper discipleship, it is an essential resource for preachers, teachers and study group leaders, as well as those who simply wish to get to know the Bible better.
Download or read book Parables in Midrash written by David Stern and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Stern shows how the parable or mashal--the most distinctive type of narrative in midrash--was composed, how its symbolism works, and how it serves to convey the ideological convictions of the rabbis. He describes its relation to similar tales in other literatures, including the parables of Jesus in the New Testament and kabbalistic parables. Through its innovative approach to midrash, this study reaches beyond its particular subject, and will appeal to all readers interested in narrative and religion.
Download or read book Parables That Pop written by Ed Love and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us. And the art of life is to get the message." - Malcolm MuggeridgeLike a skillful abstract artist, Jesus painted vibrant life-altering pictures with his words, teachings and parables. In Parables that Pop, Ed Love and Duane Bower have set out to unpack eight significant parables of Jesus, explain them from within their first century context and clarify how they have the power to transform our lives. Jesus' parables POP and so can our lives. Do you hear the message?
Download or read book 21st Century Parables written by Femi Emmanuel Fabiyi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book This book came out of a desire to make sense of certain concepts of the gospel by relating them to ideas that one can readily perceive in everyday life experiences. It deals with certain concepts of the gospel that find their imperfect parallels in social, political and historical events and ideas. Even though these ideas may not perfectly or wholly represent the teachings of scripture which the author uses them to explain they surely lead the reader on to a simple understanding of these themes of the gospel. This is following after the example of Jesus who employed parables in order to pass His message across to the people. The purpose of the book is that the reader may come away with the thought that truly, the Gospel is not strange.
Download or read book Preaching Parables to Postmoderns written by Brian Stiller and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preachers, in their call to preach the Scriptures, are not only charged with the responsibility of speaking its truth but of speaking in such a way that people of this age and culture understand. To do this, the preacher builds a bridge between todays people and the gospel of both testaments. For some, this task is more difficult than for others. Preaching to those living in an inner-city housing project is far removed from an outpost mission in the two-thirds world. Each community has its own way of thinking and attaches different values to symbols of its own making. For those called preach to a generation raised on MTV and late-night comedians or those rooted in various economic culturesfrom governmentsponsored jobs overseen by union bosses to entrepreneurial dot-com companiesor generations stretching from high school students to "freedom fifty-fivers," the task is enormous. When one adds to that the complexity of a radical shift in underlying intellectual and cultural assumptions, the task of preaching becomes even more complicated.
Download or read book The Trousers Parables for the 21st Century written by Shlomo Kalo and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-22 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aesop revisited! Selected tales, some old, some new - and all of them transcending the constraints of time and place - as narrated by a storyteller of international renown. A unique blend of inspiration and imagination "Kalo is a moving story teller" "Joy de Menil, Random House, US. " ..".The ending of many of the stories is surprising. A weave of various relationships, different human backgrounds from the East to the West. The book deals mainly with the quest for personal happiness and with the question "what is this eternal happiness?" The examples of different wise men, spiritual figures and their followers as well as charlatans and impostors, underline the themes at various levels. I recommend adding this book to the bookshelf of every home." "Rabbi Haim Dovrat, Editor, Lahav magazine, Israel." "Shlomo Kalo is, obviously, a writer of talent, vision and significant accomplishment." "Daniel Menaker, HarperCollins, US, about Kalo's title Lili. " "Each new title by Shlomo Kalo is a cause for celebration." "Odetta Schwartz, Yediot Ahronot, Israel. "
Download or read book Punchtantra written by Gautam Bhatia and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wacky take-off on Vishnu Sharmaýs Panchatantra Inspired by James Finn Garnerýs Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, best-selling author Gautam Bhatia takes the men, women and animals of the Panchatantra and relocates them in contemporary India with its newly acquired nations of political correctness. So we have the fiercely vocal lesbian feminist, Yajnadatta, who leaves her husband for a woman; the expatriate dog Chitranga who flees racial persecution in the West; and a mongoose with an Oedipus complex, armed with a .45 Colt. As these characters engage with the burning issues of the dayýunemployment, oppression, environmental pollution, sexual incompatibilityýthey lay bare the hilarious absurdities of our muddled world.
Download or read book 21 Lessons for the 21st Century written by Yuval Noah Harari and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today’s most pressing issues. “Fascinating . . . a crucial global conversation about how to take on the problems of the twenty-first century.”—Bill Gates, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FINANCIAL TIMES AND PAMELA PAUL, KQED How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today’s most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive. In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis? Harari’s unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading. “If there were such a thing as a required instruction manual for politicians and thought leaders, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century would deserve serious consideration. In this collection of provocative essays, Harari . . . tackles a daunting array of issues, endeavoring to answer a persistent question: ‘What is happening in the world today, and what is the deep meaning of these events?’”—BookPage (top pick)
Download or read book Interpreting the Parables written by Craig L. Blomberg and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craig Blomberg surveys the contemporary critical approaches to the parables--including those that have emerged in the twenty years since the first edition. This widely used text has taken a minority perspective and made it mainstream, with Blomberg ably defending a limited allegorical approach and offering brief interpretations of all the major parables.
Download or read book The Mockingbird Parables written by Matt Litton and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mockingbird Parables takes readers on an inspiring and engaging journey through Harper Lee’s beloved 1960 literary masterpiece, introducing each character through the lens of faith. The enigmatic Boo Radley as an allegorical representation of God, “the divine, mysterious neighbor” who watches over, protects, and longs to know his children personally. The hero, Atticus Finch, as a model of faith, integrity, and even parenting. The main character, Scout Finch, and what she might teach us about the role of women in church and society. The Mockingbird Parables compels us to ask the often-ignored questions: Do we truly love our neighbors? Are we building community? Are we influencing society for the better? By illuminating the parallels between Christian faith and Lee’s masterpiece, The Mockingbird Parables reaffirms the magnitude of a novel perhaps more relevant today than ever before.
Download or read book Modern Day Parables written by Luke Arthur and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reputably insane Russian neighbor, a housecat that eats at the table, and traumatic seventh-grade stories, Billy exemplifies the hardship and imagination of growing up as the last kid on the block to have Mega Man. Through Billy's experiences, parables much like Jesus' are shared and lessons learned. Modern Day Parables is an easy way to relate to others about tough biblical topics. Author Luke Arthur illustrates several biblical themes in a new way that everyone will understand. Themes such as faith, truth, gratitude, and salvation are woven into entertaining stories that young and old will enjoy.
Download or read book Preaching First Century Parables to 21st Century Listeners written by Marvin Timothy Smith and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching preaching the parables so that listeners will hear and apply the parables principle without trimming the timeless and universal truths
Download or read book Economic Parables written by David Cowan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered how to pay the next bill? Felt the world is unfair in economic rewards? Been indecisive about investing wisely? These types of fiscal questions are addressed from a Christian viewpoint in Economic Parables. Using his vast experience in the financial world as well as church ministry, the author invites you to listen directly to the words of Jesus and reflect on a number of economic parables to understand life in an increasingly globalized economy. Some of the answers you find will be surprising, in part because Jesus was a more sophisticated economist than he is given credit for. His words will shed light on many modern economic problems and decisions we may not think to go to the Bible about. By taking this journey through the economic parables, your response to finances and the global marketplace will be enriched from a balanced biblical approach. Each chapter contains a parable and reflection, followed by a question making this book ideal for group or personal Bible study.
