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This work discusses the importance for theology of narrative and story. The central contention of the book is that, if Jesus' parables are taken as models of theological reflection, there is a form there that unites language, belief and life.

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'This book is immensely valuable for its persuasive illustrations of the parabolic and metaphoric imagination.' Journal of the American Academy of Religion 'Absorbingly readable.' Andover Newton Quarterly

Speaking in Parables A Study in Metaphor and Theology SCM Classics

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      Publisher: SCM Press
      Publication Date: 5/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780334028741, 978-0334028741
      ISBN10: 0334028744
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: general Christianity Theology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This work discusses the importance for theology of narrative and story. The central contention of the book is that, if Jesus' parables are taken as models of theological reflection, there is a form there that unites language, belief and life.

      Trade Review
      'This book is immensely valuable for its persuasive illustrations of the parabolic and metaphoric imagination.' Journal of the American Academy of Religion 'Absorbingly readable.' Andover Newton Quarterly

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