Jesus and his parables : interpreting the parables of Jesus today / [print] edited by V. George Shillington ; with a foreword by Sean Freyne. - Edinburgh : T&T Clark, (c)1997. - xvi, 199 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Engaging with the parables A tale of two taxations (Luke 18:10-14b) : the parable of the Pharisee and the toll collector Alien grace (Luke 10:30-36) : the parable of the good Samaritan The foolish landowner (Luke 12:16b-20) : the parable of the rich fool Vulnerable promise from the land (Mark 4:3b-8) : the parable of the sower/soils Saving life and keeping Sabbath (Matthew 20:1b-15) : the parable of the labourers in the vineyard Entrusted money (Matthew 25:14-28) : the parable of the talents/pounds Exposing the depth of oppression (Luke 16:1b-8a) : the parable of the unjust steward A dysfunctional family and its neighbours (Luke 15:11b-32) : the parable of the prodigal son The shocking prospect of killing the Messiah (Luke 20:9-19) : the parable of the wicked tenants Unexpected banquet people (Luke 14:16-24) : the parable of the great feast V. George Shillington -- Michael Farris -- J. Ian H. McDonald -- Mary Ann Beavis -- Donald Peters -- V. George Shillington -- Joel R. Wohlgemut -- Paul Trudinger -- Richard L. Rohrbaugh -- J.C. O'Neill -- Willard M. Swartley.



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Jesus Christ--Parables.


Bible.--Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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