The Surprising Genius of Jesus
Published on 10. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4335-8836-5 (ISBN)
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How the Story of the Prodigal Son Illuminates Jesus's Genius
When someone thinks of Jesus, "genius" is not likely the first word that comes to mind. But when studied in detail, Jesus's teachings and interactions with others combined high levels of knowledge and insight, verbal skill, and simplicity-showing his genius.
In The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter J. Williams examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus's teachings. He used simple but powerful stories to confront the Pharisees and scribes of the day, drawing on his knowledge of the Jewish Scriptures to teach his audience through complex layers and themes. Williams challenges those who question whether Jesus really was the source of the parables recorded in the Gospels, pointing readers to the truth of who Jesus is and why that matters for them today.
Clear and Insightful: Accessible for general readers with in-depth footnotes for those wanting to learn more
Biblical: Comprehensive, interscriptural analysis of the story of the prodigal son
Written by Peter J. Williams: Author of Can We Trust the Gospels? and principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge
When someone thinks of Jesus, "genius" is not likely the first word that comes to mind. But when studied in detail, Jesus's teachings and interactions with others combined high levels of knowledge and insight, verbal skill, and simplicity-showing his genius.
In The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter J. Williams examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus's teachings. He used simple but powerful stories to confront the Pharisees and scribes of the day, drawing on his knowledge of the Jewish Scriptures to teach his audience through complex layers and themes. Williams challenges those who question whether Jesus really was the source of the parables recorded in the Gospels, pointing readers to the truth of who Jesus is and why that matters for them today.
Clear and Insightful: Accessible for general readers with in-depth footnotes for those wanting to learn more
Biblical: Comprehensive, interscriptural analysis of the story of the prodigal son
Written by Peter J. Williams: Author of Can We Trust the Gospels? and principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
176 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-8836-5 (9781433588365)
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Peter J. Williams (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of Can We Trust the Gospels? and Early Syriac Translation Technique and the Textual Criticism of the Greek Gospels.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Brilliant Story
Chapter 2: Connecting with Genesis
Chapter 3: More Stories Inspired by the Old Testament
Chapter 4: Was Jesus the Genius?
Chapter 5: Much More Than a Storyteller
General Index
Scripture Index
Ancient Sources Index