THE CHALLENGE OF JESUS' PARABLES

Contributors

Preface

Introduction

Part I

History, Genre, and Parallels

1.

From Allegorizing to Allegorizing: A History of the Interpretation of the Parables of Jesus

2.

The Genre of the Parables

3.

Parables in Early Judaism

Part II

Parables of the Kingdom

4.

Mark's Parables of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-34)

5.

Matthew's Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-52)

6.

Luke's Parables of the Kingdom (Luke 8:4-15; 13:18-21)

Part III

Parables of Warning and Preparedness

7.

"Produce Fruit Worthy of Repentance": Parables of Judgment against Jewish Religious Leaders and the Nation (Matthew 21:28—22:14 par.; Luke 13:6-9)

8.

On Being Ready (Matthew 25:1-46)

Part IV

Parables of the Christian Life

9.

Parables on God's Love and Forgiveness (Luke 15:1-32)

10.

Parables on Poverty and Riches (Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-13; 16:19-31)

11.

Parables on Prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-14)

12.

Parables on Neighbors and Risky Care (Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 14:7-14; Luke 10:25-37)

13.

"Everyone Who Hears These Words of Mine": Parables on Discipleship (Matthew 7:24-27//Luke 6:47-49; Luke 14:28-33; Luke 17:7-10; Matthew 20:1-16)

Index of Subjects

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature