The Different Words of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings

Author: Amy-Jill Lavine

In this study Amy-Jill Lavine goes for the doozies, sayings that puzzle not only beginners, but even seasons students of Scripture.  With her bold signature style, she combines her sharp intellect with humor and a bit of imagination to bring these challenging texts alive for us and invite us in as active participants in the gospel story.

She addresses what some of Jesus’ difficult sayings might mean for the lives and worlds of contemporary readers, but also how to make meaning of difficult Gospel texts thoughtfully and generously in our complex diverse global village.