A Historic-Critical and Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables of the Kingdom

About the Book

This is the accompanying text book for the Parables of the Kingdom curricular unit for Language Arts. The New Testament Parables are approached from a historic-critical and literary-cultural lens which analyzes history, geography, economic distribution and feudal systems; as well as literary techniques and narrative story mapping. It also includes a chapter on Roman Catholic social justice extensions of the parable teachings. Student work studies include: vocabulary; comprehension, summary and discussion questions; and group activities.

About the Author

Melissa Lynch received her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Santa Cruz with a double major in literature and fine art. She then attended Santa Clara University for two master’s degrees in pastoral ministries and interdisciplinary education. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. She worked as a junior high school teacher for four years. Her teaching experience interwove her imaginative interests with practical applications, providing her with endless inspiration. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.