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| Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels | 
| Author: Kenneth E. Bailey
Publisher: IVP Academic
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 18613
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 443
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1.5
ISBN: 0830825681
Dewey Decimal Number: 232.9
EAN: 9780830825684
ASIN: 0830825681
Publication Date: January 11, 2008
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Beginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads you on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus throughout the four Gospels. 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. Through it all, Bailey employs his trademark expertise as a master of Middle Eastern culture to lead you into a deeper understanding of the person and significance of Jesus within his own cultural context. With a sure but gentle hand, Bailey lifts away the obscuring layers of modern Western interpretation to reveal Jesus in the light of his actual historical and cultural setting. This entirely new material from the pen of Ken Bailey is a must-have for any student of the New Testament. If you have benefited from Bailey's work over the years, this book will be a welcome and indispensable addition to your library. If you are unfamiliar with Bailey's work, this book will introduce you to a very old, yet entirely new way of understanding Jesus.
Market/Audience- Fans of the author
- Missionaries
- Students and professors of biblical studies
Features and Benefits- Offers insight into the Gospels from a Middle Eastern perspective
- 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
- Provides an excellent resource for New Testament students interested in the Gospels
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Through the Original Eyes July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book deals with the influence of cultural studies on the New Testament text. It was refreshing to read a book about Jesus from a scholarly point of view without the author constantly questioning the miracle accounts and the divinity of Jesus. The author does a superb job in informing the reader of the cultural background of the text. The text seems to come alive as the scenes in the Gospels are brought to life through the culture interaction. The accounts in the gospel are powerful as Jesus is seen in his original context. It is really amazing how the 21st century church has read some of the parables and stories about Jesus. A lot of times the modern reader has missed the point of the teaching because of looking at Jesus through modern eyes. The author deals with the birth story, the beatitudes, the Lord's Prayers, dynamic stories, Jesus and women, and the parables. The book is a great read, not a short read (426 pages). The book will give you a renewed respect and love for Jesus Christ. He was truly the master teacher, the Son of God, and warrior for the downcast and trodden. If you are looking to see your Master as he was, and not how we have made him, this is a great book.
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, Eye opening. June 21, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The information in Part 1: "The Birth of Jesus" is worth the price of this book. Previous commentators had remarked that Luke has the Greek word katalyma in Luke 2:7 and again in Luke 22: 11. In the first instance it is commonly translated "inn". In the second instance it is commonly translated as "guest room" or "upper room". Bailey states, "it is 'an upper room' which is clearly a guest room in a private house. This precise meaning makes perfect sense when applied to the birth story." p.33 This explanation then includes the clarifying diagram of a typical village home in Palestine showing the stable, steps leading from the family living room to the stable, the mangers and finally the Guest Room "kataluma". Bailey goes on to expand on the Christmas story. But he states, "Looking at the story in this light strips away layers of interpretive mythology that have built up around it." Bailey's lived knowledge of the Middle East, rhetorical patterns, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek and acquaintance with commentaries by Arabic speaking Christian theologians and exegetes makes this book truly unique. Examples could easily be multiplied. A summary glance of the Index section reveals the scope of this book: Early Jewish Sources, Middle Eastern Arabic and Syrian Christian Authors, Arabic, Armenian, Coptic and Syrian Versions of the Gospels, Greek and Latin Authors. One must read the book to see how masterfully these sources enrich the interpretation. Lastly the author does not hesitate to apply his exegesis to present day attitudes, issues and problems.
Insights are GOLD! May 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Kenneth E. Bailey does it again! The insights in this book are as precious and worthwhile as his insights in Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes. No matter how much I were to study the Biblical text, there are certain aspects that I can't figure out on my own because I don't have a Middle Eastern cultural worldview. Bailey presents this worldview and offers astounding insights into the biblical texts.
Gold...absolute gold.
An Important New Bible Study Aid February 29, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Kenneth Bailey's "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" gives the reader a rich feast of information about Jesus' times and teachings. Drawing on his own background of life in the Middle East, as well as expert knowledge of the literary structures and conventions of Biblical times, Bailey brings new excitement to passages that had perhaps become dulled through over-familiarity.
I highly recommend this book to students who are interested in the culturally relevant shades of meaning that actually reside in the parables and stories of Jesus.
Anyone who is serious about Biblical study February 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must-read for anyone who is serious about Biblical study. Dr. Bailey's videos and CDs should also be purchased. He does not do his work simply in service of scholarship. His work is done in service to the real Jesus Christ. I have had the privilege of hearing Dr. Bailey in person. He is a true witness; and anyone who calls him/herself a Christian needs to hear and read what he has to say.
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