Parables for Preachers: The Gospel of Mark (Yr B)

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Parables for Preachers: The Gospel of Mark (Yr B)​ - Barbara E. Reid, O.P.
In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus never explains his parables. Yet Sunday after Sunday preachers are asked to open up the meaning of the parables to their congregations. How can a preacher avoid offering pre-masticated fruit? How can the one who opens up the Scriptures do so in a way that enhances their savory, without ruining the power of the story? How can a preacher offer fresh fare when the same parable appears time after time in the Lectionary?

In Parables for Preachers, Barbara Reid explores the answers to these questions. The purpose behind Reid's work is two-fold. First, to aid preachers by bringing together current biblical research on the parables in the hope that it will open up new vistas of meaning and help spark their creativity. Second, she offers an understanding of how parables communicate, and invites preachers to try out the parabolic techniques of preaching. The Synoptic Gospels show Jesus preaching primarily by means of parables, both spoken and lived. A greater understanding of the dynamics and meaning of Jesus' parables in their original context can aid preachers today in creating the same effect in modern believers. In Parables for Preachers the first chapter explores the dynamics of Jesus' parables. Understanding how a parable "works" is the first step. Chapter two sketches contemporary trends in biblical interpretation of the parables. Next is an overview of the Gospel of Mark, its author, historical context, and major theological themes. The remaining chapters examine each of the parables found in the Gospel of Mark in the order in which they appear in the Lectionary for Year B. The concluding chapter and bibliography point toward further areas of study. Parables for Preachers is not only for preachers, but for all who are interested in a deeper understanding of parables, particularly teachers, catechists, liturgy planners, and members of groups for homily preparation, Bible study, or faith sharing.

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"As parables aim to shock us out of our normal way of thinking into thinking like Christ, so too does Barbara Reid's Parables for Preachers send shock waves through our usual understanding of St. Mark. Her scholarly, comprehensive treatment reveals a rich world of biblical insights for homilists seeking greater depths in their homilies."
-Fr. Gene Hemrick, Research Director, Washington Theological Union, Research Associate, Life Cycle Institute, The Catholic University of America

"While this book reflects a wealth of scholarship (it has a very extensive bibliography), it is clearly written and accessible to the general reader."
-New Zealand Catholic

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ISBN-13: 9780814625514 

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