The Immoral Parables of Jesus

What Does Immorality Have to Teach Us About Morality?

In this controversial class, guided by a biblical studies professor, explore the most devious and challenging parables that Jesus ever told. Although Jesus is primarily remembered as a storyteller who uplifted righteousness, a number of his parables celebrate wickedness and in one case, even ask his followers to practice it. What do these strange stories intend to teach the church and what mysteries about the Historical Jesus do they reveal?

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Course curriculum

    1. Klyne Snodgrass, "Parable of the Hidden Treasure" PDF

    2. Class 1 Recording (Video and Audio)

    3. Class 1 Recording (Audio Only)

    1. Klyne Snodgrass, "Parable of Unjust Steward" PDF

    2. Matthew Korpman, "Is It False Testimony? Studying Luke 16"

    3. Class 2 Recording (Video and Audio)

    4. Class 2 Recording (Audio Only)

    1. Simon Gathercole, "Parable of the Killer" PDF

    2. Petr Pokorný, "Parable of the Killer"

    3. Class 3 Recording (Video and Audio)

    4. Class 3 Recording (Audio Only)

    5. Class 3 - Early Session Q&A Recording

    1. Crossan, Parable of the Talents Parallels

    2. Klyne Snodgrass, "Parable of the Talents and Minas"

    3. Class 4 Recording (Video and Audio)

    4. Class 4 Recording (Audio Only)

    5. Class 4 - Early Session Q&A Recording

About this course

  • $99.99
  • 17 lessons
  • 9 hours of video content

4 Weeks. 1 Day Per Week. 2hrs Only.

1 Amazing Educational Journey.

  • No Writing Projects

    You don't need to write a term paper.

  • No Textbooks

    You don't need to buy any textbooks.

  • Willingness to Study

    All you need is a desire to learn!

Instructor

Matthew Korpman

Matthew J. Korpman is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at La Sierra University. He is completing his PhD in New Testament studies and is a graduate of Yale University's Divinity School. He has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles in the world's top academic journals, edited articles for Oxford, and published the bestselling book "Saying No to God: A Radical Approach to Reading the Bible Faithfully" (Quoir, 2019).

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Class Times

  • United States

    Aug 27, 5-7pm (PST) / 8-10pm (EST)

  • Europe

    Aug 27, 7-9pm (UK)

  • Australia & Asia

    Aug 28, 10am-12pm (Sydney, Australia)

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