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About the Author
Bailey has written many books in English and in Arabic, including The Cross and the Prodigal, Poet & Peasant, Through Peasant Eyes, Jacob & the Prodigal and Finding the Lost: Cultural Keys to Luke 15. Author Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables. About the Author If you are unfamiliar with Bailey's work, this book will introduce you to a very old yet entirely new way of understanding Jesus. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he also serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Pittsburgh of the Episcopal Church, USA.
- Provides an excellent resource for New Testament students interested in the Gospels
- Counteracts modern and Western impositions upon the Bible
- Highlights the key events and teachings in the earthly ministry of Jesus
- Features a wealth of cultural information related to ancient Middle Eastern peasant society
- Offers insight into the Gospels from a Middle Eastern perspective
Reviews
Pearl Li
Have better understanding about the Scriptures I'm learning alot. Everything about this man's life and works are amazing. Unfortunately I already started reading it and highlighting in it but I just noriced that the book I received the binding is coming apart.
andrew1983
I honestly can't give this book a bad review.