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The Surprising Genius of Jesus

What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

by Peter J. Williams
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How the Story of the Prodigal Son Illuminates Jesus's Genius When someone thinks of Jesus, "genius" is not likely the first word that comes to mind. But when studied in detail, Jesus's teachings and interactions with others combined high levels of knowledge and insight, verbal skill, and simplicity—showing his genius. In The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter J. Williams examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus's teachings. He used simple but powerful stories to confront the Pharisees and scribes of the day, drawing on his knowledge of the Jewish Scriptures to teach his audience through complex layers and themes. Williams challenges those who question whether Jesus really was the source of the parables recorded in the Gospels, pointing readers to the truth of who Jesus is and why that matters for them today. - Clear and Insightful: Accessible for general readers with in-depth footnotes for those wanting to learn more - Biblical: Comprehensive, interscriptural analysis of the story of the prodigal son - Written by Peter J. Williams: Author of Can We Trust the Gospels? and principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge

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    September 19, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781433588396

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2023

      Williams (principal and CEO, Tyndale House, Cambridge; Can We Trust the Gospels?) argues in his newest tract that while Jesus Christ is often thought of as the exemplar of what a human should strive to be, he should also be considered a genius for his teaching deftness. This, Williams contends, puts Jesus on par with the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Mozart. Focusing on Luke 15:11-32, the tale of the return of the prodigal son, the book insightfully breaks down this rather short but integral passage in an effort to highlight numerous instances of Jesus's exceptional teaching prowess. As a parable, the story works on many levels. It also underscores the Messiah's great familiarity with the Old Testament--specifically the book of Genesis--with many callbacks to familiar father and son relationships, such as Adam and his sons, Abraham and his offspring, and Isaac and his progeny. In a way, Jesus's twice-told tales seek to reincorporate them purposely to engender greater meaning and depth for his believers who would likely comprehend the references. VERDICT An insightful examination, appealing to both theologists and laypeople.--Brian Renvall

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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