Theresa K. (Tesstarosa) -
In this book, Father Greeley exams the parables told by Jesus and gives context, background and very often new understandings to the meanings of the parables. One important point about the parables that many people seem to not understand is that they are not allegories.
He also exams the stories of Jesus interactions with women, including his mother and, again, gives context, background and new understanding to these relationships. He also points out that there are several Marys in the gospel writings and that the stories of these Marys have often been mis-told as if all the Marys were the same women.
Woven into both the examinations of the parables and stories about the women in Jesus' life is also some comparisons about the differences between each of the gospel writings.
I grew up hearing these parables and stories and this book has given me a new look at the stories as well as a deeper understanding of Jesus' teachings.
He also exams the stories of Jesus interactions with women, including his mother and, again, gives context, background and new understanding to these relationships. He also points out that there are several Marys in the gospel writings and that the stories of these Marys have often been mis-told as if all the Marys were the same women.
Woven into both the examinations of the parables and stories about the women in Jesus' life is also some comparisons about the differences between each of the gospel writings.
I grew up hearing these parables and stories and this book has given me a new look at the stories as well as a deeper understanding of Jesus' teachings.
