Nurturing Spirituality

Kenneth E BaileyDr. Kenneth Bailey was a remarkable Christian teacher,

scholar, and writer who spent over 40 years in the Middle East growing up, then later teaching. This teaching serves as an overview of his book, Jacob and the Prodigal: How Jesus Retold Israel's Story. This is part 1. 

He relies on his research in the Middle East, including reading various translations of the New Testament from Middle Eastern Christian scholars. 

  • The Good Shepherd. InterVarsity Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-8308-4063-2.
  • Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes. InterVarsity Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-8308-3934-6.
  • Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes. InterVarsity Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8308-2568-4.
  • Open Hearts in Bethlehem (A Christmas Musical) 2005.
  • God Is … Dialogues on the Nature of God. FFM, 2005.
  • The Cross and the Prodigal, InterVarsity, 2005. ISBN 978-0-8308-3281-1.
  • Jacob and the Prodigal: How Jesus Retold Israel’s Story, InterVarsity, 2003.
  • Finding the Lost: Cultural Keys to Luke 15, Concordia, 1992. ISBN 0-570-04563-0.
  • Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes, Eerdmans, 1980.

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Favorites

  • Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +

    Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts  Read More
  • An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +

    You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied Read More
  • Glorious by Paul Baloche +

    Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More
  • Paul's Prayers +

    How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us, Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • Psalm 136: Everlasting Love, Mercy & Faithfulness +

    The repeating refrain in this psalm has been translated as love, mercy, and faithfulness. Read More
  • God's Mission: To Bless All Nations +

    From the beginning God’s desire is to be with us–in our presence. Read More
  • Psalm 63: Crying Out to God +

    What set David apart from others–what made him close to God’s heart? Read More
  • The Patience and Compassion of God's Love +

    We have an amazing God. Read More
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