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Are You Missing Half the Story in Jesus' Parables?
Many of us heard our first parables of Jesus when we were young, and learned only the simplest interpretations.
"God forgives" - The Prodigal Son
"Help others" - The Good Samaritan
"Keep praying" - The Persistent Widow
But Jesus’ parables are not comfortable stories designed for children. They are provocative and profound; they both delight and discomfort.
And even for those of us who revisited the parables as adults, we often interpret them through the blurred perspective of our 21st-century mindset, missing out on the rich historical and cultural context that would reveal their full meaning.
Hearing the parables in their proper historical context—as Jewish stories—corrects their frequent antisemitic interpretations even as it recovers the meaning and richness of Jesus' teachings, including insights into the social roles and dynamics of first-century Jewish women, deeper economic and ethical implications, and even his humor.
Experience the Parables Like Never Before in Our New Online Course!
Register at: bartehrman.com/parables
Join world-renowned New Testament and Jewish Studies scholar, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine for a new, 4-lecture series.
COURSE OVERVIEW
In our new course, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, an acclaimed scholar in New Testament and Jewish Studies, will guide you through the parables as they were likely understood by Jesus' original audience.
Dr. Levine's background brings a unique perspective that you won't find elsewhere. With her deep knowledge of Jewish traditions and first-century history, Dr. Levine will reveal insights into the deeper meanings and ethical challenges embedded in the parables.
From Pearls to Prodigals, from Widows and Judges to Pharisees and Tax collectors, from the Samaritan who helps an injured man to a landowner who offers equal pay for unequal work, Dr. Levine uncovers the bedrock of Gospel interpretation that surprises, that indicts, and that prompts ethical responses.
KEY QUESTIONS EXPLORED IN THIS COURSE
How might the first hearers of the parables, who lacked knowledge of Jesus’s death, have understood them?
How do the Evangelists interpret the parables initially, and what are the implications of their interpretations?
How did antisemitic interpretations of parables evolve, and what measures can be taken to rectify them?
While many perceive the parables to focus on salvation or Christology, what insights do they offer regarding economics, ethics, insiders and outsiders, and the dynamics between the enslaved and enslavers?
How do parables contribute to our understanding of the social roles of first-century Jewish women?
Register at: bartehrman.com/parables
Are You Missing Half the Story in Jesus' Parables?
Many of us heard our first parables of Jesus when we were young, and learned only the simplest interpretations.
"God forgives" - The Prodigal Son
"Help others" - The Good Samaritan
"Keep praying" - The Persistent Widow
But Jesus’ parables are not comfortable stories designed for children. They are provocative and profound; they both delight and discomfort.
And even for those of us who revisited the parables as adults, we often interpret them through the blurred perspective of our 21st-century mindset, missing out on the rich historical and cultural context that would reveal their full meaning.
Hearing the parables in their proper historical context—as Jewish stories—corrects their frequent antisemitic interpretations even as it recovers the meaning and richness of Jesus' teachings, including insights into the social roles and dynamics of first-century Jewish women, deeper economic and ethical implications, and even his humor.
Experience the Parables Like Never Before in Our New Online Course!
Register at: bartehrman.com/parables
Join world-renowned New Testament and Jewish Studies scholar, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine for a new, 4-lecture series.
COURSE OVERVIEW
In our new course, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, an acclaimed scholar in New Testament and Jewish Studies, will guide you through the parables as they were likely understood by Jesus' original audience.
Dr. Levine's background brings a unique perspective that you won't find elsewhere. With her deep knowledge of Jewish traditions and first-century history, Dr. Levine will reveal insights into the deeper meanings and ethical challenges embedded in the parables.
From Pearls to Prodigals, from Widows and Judges to Pharisees and Tax collectors, from the Samaritan who helps an injured man to a landowner who offers equal pay for unequal work, Dr. Levine uncovers the bedrock of Gospel interpretation that surprises, that indicts, and that prompts ethical responses.
KEY QUESTIONS EXPLORED IN THIS COURSE
How might the first hearers of the parables, who lacked knowledge of Jesus’s death, have understood them?
How do the Evangelists interpret the parables initially, and what are the implications of their interpretations?
How did antisemitic interpretations of parables evolve, and what measures can be taken to rectify them?
While many perceive the parables to focus on salvation or Christology, what insights do they offer regarding economics, ethics, insiders and outsiders, and the dynamics between the enslaved and enslavers?
How do parables contribute to our understanding of the social roles of first-century Jewish women?
Register at: bartehrman.com/parables
![Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen? [Easter Debate Sale] Bart Ehrman vs. Mike Licona](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jwRpyebJ4qU/hqdefault.jpg "Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen? [Easter Debate Sale] Bart Ehrman vs. Mike Licona
FLASH SALE: 30% OFF THROUGH MARCH 31ST:
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Have you ever wondered if the resurrection of Jesus holds up to critical scrutiny as a historical event? Dr. Bart Ehrman recently debated leading Christian apologist, Dr. Mike Licona, on this very topic!
If youve ever asked:
• Is there real evidence for the resurrection?
• Can we trust the gospel accounts of Jesus death and resurrection?
• What proof do we have of the earliest witnesses to the resurrection?
• Could the story of the resurrection have been a later fabrication?
• What about the early doubt traditions among Jesus followers?
Then you dont want to miss Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen? Two Bible Scholars Debate the Evidence.
Bart argues that the resurrection cannot be proven as a historical event while Dr. Licona argues that it can!
Best of all, weve having a 5-Day Flash Sale now through Easter Sunday. Normally priced at $49.95, you can get the debate as an online course, including video of every debate statement and response, for a whopping 30% off!
To learn more or register, visit:
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WHY THIS TOPIC IS IMPORTANT:
For Christians, the resurrection has always been understood to be the cornerstone of the Christian faith and an event of history. If Jesus did not rise, then he would be a mere man, not a divine savior, and people would still be dead in their sin. The apostle Paul himself taught that if Jesus was not raised from the dead, the Christian faith was pointless. But if the resurrection of Jesus really happened, there is a very high probability that the Christian faith is true.
For non-Christians, there are numerous reasons to doubt the ancient claims that Jesus was raised from the dead. You should be familiar with these. As Bart always says, Whether you are a believer, fundamentalist, evangelical, moderate, liberal, or a non-believer, Jesus is the most significant individual in the history of our civilization. Coming to understand who Jesus actually was and what he actually did - and did not do- is one of the most important intellectual endeavors anyone in our society can embark upon.
ABOUT MIKE LICONA:
Dr. Licona is a New Testament scholar, author, and leading evangelical apologist on the resurrection. He has authored or co-authored seven books including The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach, and The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus.
In short, he is a serious scholar who brings evidence to light that demands an answer.
DEBATE DETAILS:
The debate was an all-day event with over 7 hours of content if you can believe that! Bart and Mike agreed that they didnt want to feel the constraints of time that they had felt in other debates, and wanted to allow sufficient time for each of them to present their evidence.
The debate outline is as follows:
• Position Statements + Q&A
• First responses + Q&A
• Second responses
• Moderated session - by our very own host of the Misquoting Jesus podcast, Megan Lewis!
• Closing statements
WHATS INCLUDED? (EXCLUSIVE NEW BONUSES FOR 2024!)
The materials are packed with all the usual goodies such as:
• Video content of every statement and response
• Audio downloads
• Textual overviews for every statement
• and Questions for reflection
But to freshen up the course for 2024, were adding two exclusive new bonuses that youll really love. The first is a live Q&A with Bart in early April where you can ask him your burning questions about the resurrection (or about the debate).
The second is a 40-minute talk Bart will be having with Paul Ens from Paulogia about the latest developments in resurrection research over the past year. With Gary Habermas magnum opus just coming out, a 1,000+ page book called On the Resurrection, Volume 1: Evidences, theres sure to be a lot to updates to discuss.
And as always, registration includes lifetime access to the recordings and all materials.
LIMITED-TIME EASTER PRICING!
An all-day event with Bart Ehrman alone would cost a minimum of $90. And the typical retail price for the debate is $49.95. However, for a limited time, you can the entire debate, all the bonuses, and lifetime access to the recordings for just $34.95! Thats $15 off (or 30%) the cost of registration! The sale begins today and goes through Easter Sunday at 9 pm EDT.
If you decide to purchase it and decide you dont like it, you have 30 days to reach out to support@bartehrman.com for a refund. No questions asked.
To learn more or register, visit:
👉 https://bartehrman.com/debate")
