Parables from the Back Side Volume 2: Bible Stories With A Twist by J. Ellsworth Kalas

by J. Ellsworth Kalas

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. A study guide is included.Chapters The Value of the House - Matthew 7:24-27 The Man Who Talked with His Soul - Luke 12:13-21 What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have? - Luke 7:36-48 The Importance of Downward Mobility - Luke 14:7-14 The Danger of Being Good and Empty - Matthew 12:43-45 Risky Business - Matthew 13:45-46 Miracles Can Be Overrated - Luke 16:19-31 Second Chance for a Poor Manager - Luke 16:1-13 A Laugh and a Prayer - Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 It Happens While We Sleep - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party - Matthew 22:1-14 The Genius of Effective Waiting - Luke 12:32-40

Genres: Religion, Theology

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

J. Ellsworth Kalas has been part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993, after thirty-eight years as a United Methodist pastor and five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council. He has been a presenter on DISCIPLE videos and is the author of more than thirty books, including the popular Back Side series as well as the Christian Believer study.

Reviews

[Todd]

Kalas takes well-known biblical parables and provides a fresh perspective by analying them from a perspective that many readers may not have thought about previously.

[Lillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Made for a good Sunday School discussion...

[Mary Beene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kalas' work is great for laypeople and I like to use it for retreats.