Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels

Written by Kenneth E. Bailey

Narrated by Lloyd James

This book examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus's relationship to women, and especially Jesus's parables.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Two Words Publishing, LLC
• Release date: May 26, 2020
• ISBN: 9781666553291

Kenneth E. Bailey

Kenneth E. Bailey (1931–2016) was a renowned New Testament scholar, missionary, and author. The son of missionary parents who served in Egypt, the Sudan, and Ethiopia, he was immersed in Arabic and Arab culture at a young age. This experience, combined with his doctoral studies in biblical languages, gave him a unique perspective on reading the Scriptures in their cultural contexts. During his career, Bailey taught at the Evangelical Seminary in Cairo, the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem. His books include Poet and Peasant, The Good Shepherd, and Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels.

Reviews for Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

[mariana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was very interesting book.i recommended it for all to see.it.thank you a lot.

[Lisa Montgomery · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book had forever transformed some of Jesus’s teachings and parables for me. Bringing them to life in a thoughtful and well researched manner. Deeply touching. I left feeling like I better understood who Jesus was. He is greater than we can ever imagine!

[Kristina Godau · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was fascinating and eye opening. The narrator also did an excellent job and was easy to listen to. I highly recommend this book.

[Angie Thornton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book and its perspective on the lenses through which we view the text of Scripture.

[meknonow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

.truely a great book! Extremely important for a more realistic understanding of the intended messagess that have. Been often times misunderstood. We find a much kinder Jjesus.Christ…ABSOLUTELY GREAT…this book can lead one to realize how the parables and other stories in the bible were perhaps not as mysterious and vague seeming as they appear to our culture today….i mean, i realize thats a duh, but when we find out what applicable cultural circumstances were at play at the time of the writings, its a wonder how that background information has not been passed along to other cultures who have interest in the bible….why dont more biblical scholars know these things?

[debbieandroo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book offers a unique perspective for Western readers of familiar Gospel narratives. I discovered this book a few weeks before Easter and it served as a way to prepare my heart for Resurrection day. Future listeners, don't be discouraged when the narrator describes illustrations or paragraph structures. Stick with it, there is much treasure to glean if you persevere.

[Amy Webster · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting insights on Jesus. I especially enjoyed the studies on the Lord’s Prayer and the Parables of Jesus.

[John · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Informative and inspiring. Gives further insight into the culture and setting of the parables of Jesus.