"Hedrick distils a lifetime of learning as he invites and equips us to learn from the wisdom of Jesus in the only way one can learn wisdom: by thinking along with it. Those willing to benefit from Hedrick's expert guidance and ponder the historical Jesus's shrewd observations, dark humour, and paradoxical perspectives, run the real (and exhilarating) risk of changing their minds about what they thought they knew."Robert J. Miller, Professor of Religious Studies, Juniata College, Pennsylvania"An analysis that is informed by Israel's literary context as much as by its historical context, Hedrick respects the enigmatic quality of Jesus's teachings; he does not attempt to impose a normative meaning upon them. This truly is an important book for scholars, and it is accessible for laypersons."Perry Kea, Associate Professor, University of Indianapolis, Indiana