A clear and thorough introduction to the best known of Jesus' teachings, this much-needed text examines what parables are, why Jesus taught in parables, and the purpose and place of parables in the Gospel narratives. Invaluable for the beginning semi...

Reinterpreting the Teaching Stories of Jesus in Word & Sculpture

Without question, the parables of Jesus are the most-loved and most-used texts in the entire New Testament--a blessing, opportunity, and challenge to preachers, study groups, and congregations alike. They are the most-loved because as word pictures, ...

Learnings from Life

Discover the divine in loss and grief and everyday chores with James Taylor's Everyday Parables. In his distinctive way, James writes inspiring and heart-warming prose.

Simple Stories for Spiritual Reflection

John C. Purdy looks at familiar aspects of daily work in an unfamiliar way, that is, in relation to the parables of Jesus. In each of twelve chapters, Purdy examines one of the parables to see what it has to say about God's kingdom--its present deman...

This book in the popular For Today series introduces the reader to the main parables of Jesus in an engaging and accessible way. Professor, author, and preacher Alyce McKenzie makes the familiar parables come alive with new meaning, using the best of...

William Barclay brings to these "best-known stories in the world" new force and significance for the modern reader. Each chapter analyzes an individual parable--identifies its theme, explains it in the light of the language and customs of the ancient...

Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

In The Reason for God, Timothy Keller offered a rational explanation of why people should believe in God. In this work, he uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. This book will challenge b...