Context Matters

Find out more about Dr. Marion Taylor HEREPeruse Dr. Taylor's commentary on Ruth and Esther HERE or a short video about the commentary HEREOrder her new book Voices Long SilencedContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Find out more about Dr. Marion Taylor HERE Peruse Dr. Taylor's commentary on Ruth and Esther HERE or a short video about the commentary HEREOrder her new book Voices Long SilencedContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Find out more about MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-UL, Ed.S. and his Leading By History website and podcast HEREWant to listen again to the Context Matters episode with Vince Bantu? Listen HEREWatch this great video organized by Hebrew Union College on Jews of ColorExplore these resources: The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in AmericaBlack Zion: African Religious Encounters with JudaismFrom Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black HebrewsContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

What is the difference between Black Hebrew Israelites and Black Jews? What about African Hebrews or Hebrew Israelites? Plus, there are several titles that are more regional in Africa that describe local Jews. Find out more about MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-UL, Ed.S. and his Leading By History website and podcast HEREListen HERE to the Ma'asehyahu and Rabbi Funnye Explore these resources: The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in AmericaBlack Zion: African Religious Encounters with JudaismFrom Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black HebrewsContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

The gospels as powerful theological statements wrapped up in the compelling container of a story. And we cannot help but get excited about the travel narratives in Luke 9-19 and the potential role meals play in the plot development. So much to explore! And if you You can find out more about Dr. Jeannine Brown HERE and her own website HERE with access to what she is currently working on. A few more resources:Jeannine Brown The Gospels as Story and then make sure you look at her Matthew Commentary too!Jack Dean Kinbgsbury  Matthew as StoryDavid Rhoads and Kari Syreeni, eds.   Characterization in the GospelsCraig Koester   Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel  Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

You can hear the excitement in Dr. Brown's voice as she describes the way her students respond to a narrative approach to the gospels. You may even be compelled to try this approach yourself! If so, drop me a line and let me know what you learn.You can find out more about Dr. Jeannine Brown HERE and her own website HERE with access to what she is currently working on. A few more resources:Jeannine Brown The Gospels as Story and then make sure you look at her Matthew Commentary too!Jack Dean Kinbgsbury  Matthew as StoryDavid Rhoads and Kari Syreeni, eds.   Characterization in the GospelsCraig Koester   Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel  Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Find out more about Kristyn Komarnicki HEREFind out more about Oriented to LoveContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Find out more about Dr. Anna Sieges HERERead a few of her blog posts HEREA few books she referenced: God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says       Making Sense of Sex: Attitudes towards Sexuality in Early Jewish and Christian Texts        Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God  Christianity, LGBTQ Suicide, and the Souls of Queer FolkPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Find out more about Dr. Anna Sieges HERERead a few of her blog posts HEREPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

You can find out more about Dr. Ellen Davis HEREAnd then go HERE to see the many books she has written. I recommend ALL OF THEM! Although I mentioned Opening Israel's Scriptures and Getting Involved with God in this episode. (See chapter six for the vulnerability of God.)Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!