Jesus, the Middle Eastern Storyteller (Ancient Context, Ancient Faith)
Jesus lived in a different culture, in a different time. Having studied and lived in that culture, Gary Burge offers insights into Jesus' storytelling that would otherwise be missed by the normal reader of the Gospels. Cultural insights from 2000 years and Burge's own experiences in the Middle East are interwoven in his explanations of Jesus' parables in order to bring the black and white words on the page to full color photographs.  As you hear Jesus' stories afresh, they will inspire you to apply them anew to your own life.  I highly recommend this book for all Christians who want to step back into time and re-live the experience of hearing Jesus tell his parables.--Matt WilliamsReading the Bible well means entering the ancient world of the text and hearing its message as it was original heard. Like a sure-footed and experienced guide, Gary Burge leads readers on a fascinating journey back in time to the world of Jesus and his contemporaries. Equipped with the historical, cultural and social insights gained from Ancient Contexts, Ancient Faith, you will never read your Bible quite the same again. --Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary, San Diego, CA --Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary