Context Matters

Riddles, Word Puzzles, and Parables

Episode Summary

Rabbi Moshe Silberschein joins me once again to talk specifically about what function parables have in Jewish tradition and how Jesus' parables fit within that body of literature. We talk briefly about the Good Samaritan parable but then talk in greater depth about the story of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16. We conclude talking about the value of asking more and more questions to get at the heart of Scripture.

Episode Notes

From an early age, Rabbi Moshe was fascinated with the original languages of the biblical and rabbinic texts. He has traveled around the world and worked with many congregations, but teaching in the classroom is one of his favorite vocations. He is a well loved professor at Jerusalem University College where he developed a course titled The Parables of Jesus and Jewish Meshalim, which became a favorite course to teach. 

You can watch his talk on Parables HERE

You can watch his talk at Spark Church about What Jews and Christians Can Learn from One Another's Texts

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