Preaching the Parables, Series II, Cycle C - Softcover

Wilson, James R; Keeney, William E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0788010174 ISBN 13: 9780788010170

Publisher: CSS Publishing Company, 1997

Synopsis

Parables provide insights and lessons that are timeless. When they are employed in preaching, the hearer receives images that are easy to remember. Preaching the Parables provides a means of communicating the teachings of Jesus for modern Christians.

With each parable Keeney includes:
1. Scripture Text so readers do not have to refer to the Bible
2. The theme of the parable
3. The context of the parable
a) how it fits into the church year
b) how it relates to the other scripture passages for the day
4. Some issues that the parable addresses
5. Ideas for preaching the parable
6. Creative illustrations which can be used in preaching

William Keeney holds a Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. He has been Assistant to the President and professor of Bible and Religion at Bluffton College, Bluffton, Ohio, and Provost and professor of Bible and Religion at Bethel College in Kansas. He has also taught Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University. In addition to teaching he has served pastorates in Connecticut, Kansas and Ohio.

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Parables provide insights and lessons that are timeless. When they are employed in preaching the hearer receives images which are easy to remember. Preaching the parables provides a means of communicating the teachings of Jesus for modern Christians.

Edition details

• Publisher: CSS Publishing Company
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0788010174
• ISBN 13: 9780788010170
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 270