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Exploring the Financial Parables of Jesus The Economy of Grace and the Generosity of God Keith Bodner This book offers a fresh examination of Jesus’s financial parables with an eye toward contemporary application. Bible and literature scholar Keith Bodner shows how these parables teach us not only about God’s perspective on money and resources but also about the kingdom of God. This kingdom operates according to a different kind of economy, one in which relationships, love, and serving oth- ers take precedence over accumulating wealth and possessions. Taken together, the parables Bodner examines in this book paint a picture of divine generosity and grace in both the financial and spiritual realms. This in turn challenges readers to reexamine their priorities and how money and possessions can be used for the kingdom. “A concise yet compelling interpretation of some of Jesus’s most stirring and even confusing parables. Bodner appeals to a mix of Old Testament narratives, famous literature, cultural anecdotes, and even movies to show us how the parables work and how they continue to challenge us today. It is a book that shows us, very cleverly, how the parables teach the grift of sin and the gains of grace.” —Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia “Full of insight and written in a wonderfully engaging style. Practi - cally every page challenges contemporary perspectives and calls readers to reflect on and embody God’s economy of grace. The way Bodner weaves Old Testament material into his work adds real depth to the message of the book. Pastors, students of the Bible, and even those who struggle with what to make of Jesus’s parables will find themselves enriched by this study.” —Joel B. Green, Fuller Theological Seminary “Bodner is a perceptive interpreter and an excellent communica- tor. Exploring the Financial Parables of Jesus abounds in stimulat- ing exegesis and fresh insight. Every reader will find it satisfying and rewarding.” —Craig A. Evans, The Bible Seminary, Katy, Texas
AUGUST 2025 • 200 pages • $25.99 • paper • 9781540969323
Keith Bodner (PhD, University of Manchester; PhD, University of Ab- erdeen) is Stuart E. Murray Chair and professor of religious studies at Crandall University. He is also on the pastoral staff at Brunswick Street Baptist Church, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Bodner is the author or editor of numerous books, including Jeroboam’s Royal Drama, The Psalms , and The Theology of the Book of Kings.
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