Politically Correct Parables

by Robert Martin Walker

In this witty translation of first century stories, Walker takes political correctness to ridiculous extremes by retelling a variety of biblical parables. An ordained minister and Bible expert, Walker has written ten books about the New Testament. With a devoutly wicked sense of humor, Walker's new book is a refreshing and funny sermon on going too far.

83 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1996

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not particularly deep from a theological standpoint (in fact, the significance of some of the parables is lost in the satire). However, it is a witty and at times biting critique at the absurd (albeit exagerated) levels of political correctness we see today.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book finds humor in writing about conditions in former times translated into the politically correct language of the the present century. It made me chuckle but it is a book you read once and move on to other things.

[Shauna · Rating 1 out of 5]

I will fully admit to being a fan of Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: A Collection of Modern Tales for Our Life and Timeswhich is why my mom sent this one to me to read. I was horribly disappointed.

It stretched beyond funny trying to make the parables politically correct and ended up being entirely unfunny and rather insulting in quite a few places.

Won't be re-reading this one.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting. Some of the endings were changed and some were not. Some of the phrases were PC-ized. But mostly the message remained the same I think. This one I want to reread just to be sure I didn't miss anything particularly profound.

[Elzbeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It definitely could have been snarkier, but it was pretty good. It in no way disrespected the Bible which it easily could have, but it also acknowledged that some things aren't fair or politically corrected and drew those to the forefront of the stories.

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is FUNNY - your typical Biblical stories told in a politically correct manner. You must have a sense of humor to read these stories.

[Sean Evans]

Politically Correct Parables by Robert Martin Walker (1996)

[Kyrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not as reverent as I should be and so I find this book amusing.