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Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies In The Gospels
I bought this as a Christmas gift and almost could not give it up.
BZ
17 January 2013
Fresh understanding
This book by Kenneth Bailey is a breath of fresh air.
RH
31 December 2012
Good Small Group Tool
Bailey does great job in bringing in the culture and lifestyles, some of which exist to modern times.
QH
15 December 2012
Enlightening
I was looking for a fresh perspective on the culture implied in reading the Bible and this book provided more than I hoped for.
ER
14 December 2012
Enlightening
This book opened my eyes to some interesting facts and points of view about the New Testament and its portrayal of Jesus.
QN
18 March 2010
Incredible Insight and Interpretation..
Ken's extensive tenure in remote mid east villages and his sensitivity to their culture gives him an unique insight into significant behaviors and meanings of words and actions of the people.
QV
29 January 2010
A few minor weaknesses
The undeniable strengths of this book have been described well by other reviewers.
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies In The Gospels Review
Customer reviews (7)
Christmas present
I bought this as a Christmas gift and almost could not give it up.
Fresh understanding
This book by Kenneth Bailey is a breath of fresh air.
Good Small Group Tool
Bailey does great job in bringing in the culture and lifestyles, some of which exist to modern times.
Enlightening
I was looking for a fresh perspective on the culture implied in reading the Bible and this book provided more than I hoped for.
Enlightening
This book opened my eyes to some interesting facts and points of view about the New Testament and its portrayal of Jesus.
Incredible Insight and Interpretation..
Ken's extensive tenure in remote mid east villages and his sensitivity to their culture gives him an unique insight into significant behaviors and meanings of words and actions of the people.
A few minor weaknesses
The undeniable strengths of this book have been described well by other reviewers.