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The Parables of Jesus 2 reviews
James Boice
Moody Publishers, 1983
Good for young and old
This book had a very positive theological impact on my life. In each chapter, James Boice tackles a different parable, relying on the gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Boice groups 22 of Christ's parables into those relating to kingdom, salvation, wisdom & folly, the Christian life, and judgment. He then summarizes and provides useful background information and commentary on each one.
The ...
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Parable of the Sower 108 reviews
Octavia E. Butler
Grand Central Publishing, 2000
Incredible
I almost feel another review is not needed. Everything that has been said sums it up.
Parable Of the Sower is one of the finest books I have ever read. Octavia's slight weakness is characters. They seem at times a bit flat and disingenuous. Her great strength is the examination of society and the brilliant way she integrates a fictional world parallel to our own decaying one. I cried, ...
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Interpreting the Parables 7 reviews
Craig L. Blomberg
InterVarsity Press, 1990
Standard Evangelical Work On The Parables
In 1899, the German scholar Adolf Julicher published his two volume work on the parables entitled DIE GLEICHNISREDEN JESU. In this work, which has never been translated into English, Julicher set the stage for subsequent interpretation of Jesus' parables. First, parables are not allegories. Second, a parable makes one and only one main point.
Part of Julicher's rationale was to reject the ...
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Parables from Nature (Dodo Press)7 reviews
Mrs. Alfred Gatty
Dodo Press, 2008
A challenging gem...
First let me clarify that I am commenting on the story, not the edition. For what it's worth, I have the edition by Yesterday's Classics and it is nicely done.
These stories are challenging, rich and complex, as they seek to uncover God's craftsmanship in the natural world, how the seen teaches us about the unseen ("the creation declares the glory of God....") The writing and vocabulary are ...
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The Parables of Jesus Participant's Guide: Six In-depth Studies Connecting the Bible to Life (Deeper ... 3 reviews
Zondervan, 2007
Excellent Bible study (not "cheesy")
I am glad I happened to come across IA's review shortly after it was posted. IA's review is not only unacceptable but incomplete. If you're looking for one opinion about the dvd format and production, he/she may be of help. However, he/she even states "I am sure the teaching is great, if only I could stand to watch it" which implies that the review has nothing to do with the (outstanding) ...
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Parables from the Back Side (Behind the Pages)8 reviews
J. Ellsworth Kalas
Dimensions for Living, 2006
Twist on Familiar Lessons from Jesus
This gave our study group opportunities to walk in others' shoes, providing good discussion, and forcing us to use "out-of-the-box" thinking. Excellent leader's guide in the back of each study book provided variety of ways to further examine familiar parables in order to relate this re-examination to our daily lives and faith journey.
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Parable of the Talents60 reviews
Octavia E. Butler
Grand Central Publishing, 2000
Utterly brilliant and equally harsh
Octavia Butler's book is Part II of Parable Of The Sower. While the first hundred or so pages seem a bit difficult to get through lacking story and motivation, it is a necessary primer and like writers of old, Octavia believes in setting the table first before serving the meal. The meal itself is an utter and shocking page turner. Octavia is a master at creating misery without sounding ...
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All the Parables of the Bible (All)3 reviews
Herbert Lockyer
Zondervan, 1988
Extremely Thorough Reference for Parables
Although this may not be a ground breaking text with new and exciting theories, it is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to understand the parables of the Bible better. The book discusses parables in both the Old and New Testaments. You can look up the parable by the chapter and book that it appears in, and there is also a way to reference them by topic/subject. I've used this ...
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The Pumpkin Patch Parable: Special Edition2 reviews
Liz Curtis Higgs
Thomas Nelson, 2006
The Pumpkin Patch Parable
This is a beautful story. This story teaches us how a farmer changes a pumpkin into a aweome sight just like Jesus changes us when we accpet his love. It was beauful illustrated with bible verses at the bottom of every page. I used this book when I taught Sunday School. My children love the pictures. This is a great book!!!!!
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The Parable Series: The Pumpkin Patch Parable11 reviews
Liz Curtis Higgs
Thomas Nelson, 1995
Great story--nothing to do with Halloween
This is a great story that can help people of all ages, even though geared to children, understand the message of the Gospel in a creative way. This doesn't have to be associated with the celebration of Halloween. I know that many people who profess to be Christians still like to celebrate Halloween and feel that this story helps to tie it to their faith. That shouldn't make this a bad book ...
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A Parable About the King9 reviews
Beth Moore
B&H Publishing Group, 2003
Great for young girls
This is a great story for little (and big girls) who need to understand thier value to God and to this world. The story reminds us that if we have accepted Christ as Savior and are in God's family, we are daughters of the High King. That is a priviledge not to be taken lightly.
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Parables for the Virtual: Movement, Affect, Sensation (Post-Contemporary Interventions)2 reviews
Brian Massumi
Duke University Press, 2002
integrated brain exercise
While many philosophical texts can lay claim to a good cerebral work-out Massumi makes sure you don't forget that the body and sensation are very much part of this process. As he says "There is no thought that is not accompanied by a physical sensation of effort of agitation, (if only a knitting of the brows, a pursing of the lips, or a quickening of the heartbeat). This sensation, which may be ...
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The Parables of Dr. Seuss1 review
Robert L. Short
Westminster John Knox, 2008
The "Godfather" of "Gospel According To ..." Books is Back with a Spiritual Salute to Seuss
I've known there was more to Dr. Seuss ever since I read through his collection of World War II-era cartoons: "Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor (Seuss) Geisel." His strong social conscience was obvious as he skewered the dangers of the Nazi thugs extending their grasp across Europe. Some of his cartoons were even razor-sharp darts at the handful of Americans ...
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The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity17 reviews
Russell Roberts
Princeton University Press, 2008
An appreciation of "The Price of Everything"
Though presented as fiction, this is the best (and most painless) primer on free-market economics I have ever read, and have been recommending it my friends to help them understand free-market thinking. It is very well plotted, flowed seamlessly and was a joy to read (and re-read). The protagonist is a Stanford economics professor named Ruth Lieber and the novel recounts her discussions with ...
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The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary (Bible in Its World)2 reviews
Arland J. Hultgren
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002
A pearl of great price
Arland Hultgren's book, `The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary', provides an interesting look at one of the key methods of the ministry of Jesus. At the beginning of his introductory chapter, Hultgren wrote, `Two things are generally known about Jesus of Nazareth that are beyond historical doubt, and they are known around the world by Christians and non-Christians alike. The one is that Jesus was ...
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Hear Then the Parable6 reviews
Bernard Brandon Scott
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1989
Challenges The Traditional
I strongly disagree with the previous reviewer. Brandon Scott provides a challenging reading of the parables by proposing ways of hearing them that are set apart from the later Christian interpretations of the parables that were edited into the Gospels of the New Testament. Scott's theory, which he successfully defends, is that Jesus' parables were much more revolutionary, much more critical ...
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The Parables of Jesus (Pack of 10)
Lawrence Lovasik
Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1980
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Sharable Parables: Creative Storytelling Ideas For Ages 3 - 12 (Steven James Storytelling Library)3 reviews
Steven James
Standard Publishing Company, 2005
Excellent resource
If you're looking for solid, Bible-based, yet FUN Children's messages this is the book. As Pastor of a mutigenerational church I love its adaptability for so many ages, and I hope there's a "Volume II" in the works!
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Parables of Jesus (The Jesus Library)8 reviews
David Wenham
InterVarsity Press, 1989
Insightful. Scriptural. Readable. Enlightening.
I prepared a series of Bible studies on the parables of Jesus and wanted supplemental material to add to my understanding and class lectures. Specifically, I was interested in Jewish traditions and cultural insights that would add color and clarity to the stories.
I purchased three books, including David Wenham's "The Parable of Jesus." I am not a Bible scholar and not particularly interested ...
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The Parable Series: The Pine Tree Parable3 reviews
Liz Curtis Higgs
Thomas Nelson, 1997
Creative way to tell the meaning of Christmas
A farm family grows Christmas trees to sell, and the farmer's wife chooses the most beautiful tree for her own family, putting a sign on it, "Not for Sale". But when a poor family comes to the tree lot to see if they can pick out a tree from the free area (trees that have missing branches or crooked trunks), the poor family's little girl sees the beautiful tree and asks if she can choose that ...
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