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The Parables of the Kingdom

Robert Farrar Capon presents a provocative interpretation of Jesus’ parables, focusing on how they reveal the surprising and paradoxical nature of God’s reign. Instead of moral lessons or ethical instructions, the parables speak of mystery, hiddenness, and divine grace breaking into the world in ways that defy human logic. With wit and theological depth, Capon challenges readers to see the kingdom not as a human accomplishment but as God’s gift, always present yet often overlooked.

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BT 375.2 C36 1985

Publisher

Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B Eerdmans Publishing Company., 1985

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174 p.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780802806055

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BT 375.2 C36 1985

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Grace (Theology)
Christian life — Biblical teaching
Jesus Christ — Parables
Kingdom of God — Biblical teaching
Bible. Gospels — Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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The Parables of the Kingdom by Robert Farrar Capon was first published in 1985 by Zondervan. It is the first volume of Capon’s trilogy on the parables of Jesus, followed by The Parables of Grace and The Parables of Judgment. In this work, Capon explores the parables found in the Synoptic Gospels, emphasizing their radical and often unsettling message about the nature of God’s kingdom. He argues that the kingdom is not about human achievement or moral perfection but about God’s extravagant grace, often hidden in ordinary and unexpected ways.

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