This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books.
J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens, ” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character.
Chapter titles:
1. The Value of the House–Matthew 7:24-27
2. The Man Who Talked with His Soul–Luke 12:13-21
3. What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?–Luke 7:36-48
4. The Importance of Downward Mobility–Luke 14:7-11
5. The Danger of Being Good and Empty–Matthew 12:43-45
6. Risky business–Matthew 13:45-46
7. Miracles Can Be Overrated–Luke 16:19-31
8. Second Chance for a Poor Manager–Luke 16:1-13
9. A Laugh and a Prayer–Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8
10. It Happens While We Sleep–Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
11. The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party–Matthew 22:1-14
12. The Genius of Effective Waiting–Luke 12:32-40
A propos de l’auteur
J. Ellsworth Kalas (1923-2015) was the author of over 35 books, including the popular Back Side series, A Faith of Her Own: Women of the Old Testament, Strong Was Her Faith: Women of the New Testament, I Bought a House on Gratitude Street, and the Christian Believer study, and was a presenter on DISCIPLE videos. He was part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993, formerly serving as president and then as senior professor of homiletics. He was a United Methodist pastor for 38 years and also served five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council.
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