Jackson, Glenna S.2017-08-242017-08-242017-07-26Jackson, G.S., 2017, ‘Insiders and outsiders and a hermeneutic of resonance’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 73(4), a4616. https://DOI. org/ 10.4102/hts.v73i4.4616.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i4.4616http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61787Prof. Dr Glenna Jackson is participating in the research project, ‘Biblical Theology and Hermeneutics’, directed by Prof. Dr Andries G. van Aarde, Post Retirement Professor in the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria.In this article, the author once again reflected on her personal and existential experience of frequent visits to African countries as well as to Israel-Palestine. The article focuses on the issues of outsiders becoming effective allies to the cultures they are visiting, teaching and researching by listening to other understandings and interpretations of biblical texts, Jesus’ parables specifically. It is an appropriate tribute to Yolanda Dreyer because of Prof. Dreyer’s involvement and significant contributions in issues of social justice, both academically and experientially.en© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.OutsidersCulturesSocial justiceParablesNew Testament studiesAfricaHermeneuticsInsidersOutsidersTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle