by Luise Schottroff (Author)
Proposes an alternative reading of Jesus' parables. This work argues that the parables are fictional stories that describe the social realities and structures of an oppressive situation. It describes how they present an alternative to the social structures of the Roman Empire. It provides a critique of the traditional readings of the parables.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
Published: 22 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 0800636996
ISBN 13: 9780800636999