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📘 The power of parable by John Dominic Crossan

John Dominic Crossan’s study examines the ancient literary genre of parables to uncover Jesus’s intended teachings. By comparing Gospel versions and analyzing their purposes, Crossan shows how these stories influenced the Gospel writers’ portrayals of Jesus. This exploration sheds light on the enigmatic figure who reshaped two millennia of thought.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Authors: John Dominic Crossan

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