Young argues that the best way to understand what Jesus was teaching in his parables is to try to hear him as he spoke to his people.
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The Seven Types of Pharisees and the Fear of God in the Synoptic Gospels
Ancient Jewish sources attest to a debate over which motivation for keeping the commandments—fear or love—was most highly to be esteemed. This debate surfaces, among other places, in the Talmudic discussions of the seven types of Pharisees. These seven types and the debate over love versus fear illuminate important aspects of Jesus’ teaching.
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Further Corrections to Flusser’s Judaism of the Second Temple Period
Professor Flusser did not think that Paul wrote the Epistle to the Hebrews!
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Jesus Among the Rabbis: Spiritual Life, Faith Experience and Leadership
The complete 2006 lecture is now accessible to JP users. View now!
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2015 Lindsey Legacy Conference
Watch videos of the 2015 Lindsey Legacy Conference.
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Brad H. Young on Interfaith Dialogue
In this video Dr. Young discusses the need for Jesus’ followers to understand and appreciate Jesus’ Jewish heritage and the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith as they engage in interfaith dialogue.
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Book Review: Brad Young’s The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation
In his most recent book, Professor Brad Young has returned to Jesus’ parables. Nine years after the publication of his doctoral dissertation on the same subject,[1] he again brings his formidable linguistic skills in Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic to bear on both synoptic and Jewish parables. The result of this extensive research yields unique insights that …
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To My Teacher, Pastor and Beloved Friend
Dr. Lindsey was a creative scholar, who gave of himself to people in need.
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The Power of Parables
Jesus was a master teacher. Therefore, it is significant that he relied heavily on parables. What is it about parables that makes them so moving and memorable?
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Understanding Parables
The rabbis taught, “Do not underestimate the value of parables, because by means of parables a person can master the words of Torah” (Song of Songs Rabbah 1:8).
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