Parables from the Back Side - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687002621 ISBN 13: 9780687002627

Synopsis

Offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus' parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan Is Bad News; God Called a Party, but Nobody Came; The Timid Soul; The Seasons of the Soil; The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers; Love Always Wins...Sometimes; Why Doesn't God Like Religious People?; Pardon My Insistence; The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home; A Case for the Un-hired Hand; Moses and the Fig Tree; I Wish I Could Sell You More. 12 Sessions, with a leader's guide.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Synopsis

In ten-minute video clips, Ellsworth Kalas provides insight and commentary on the twelve sessions of his book. The kit contains a DVD with Kalas's bio and commentary, 1 copy of his book and a video guide for the small group leader.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0687002621
• ISBN 13: 9780687002627
• Binding: Paperback