Parables from the Back Side Volume 2: Bible Stories With A Twist

by J. Ellsworth Kalas

This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books. 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. Chapter The Value of the House--Matthew 7:24-272. The Man Who Talked with His Soul--Luke 12:13-213. What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?--Luke 7:36-484. The Importance of Downward Mobility--Luke 14:7-115. The Danger of Being Good and Empty--Matthew 12:43-456. Risky business--Matthew 13:45-467. Miracles Can Be Overrated--Luke 16:19-318. Second Chance for a Poor Manager--Luke 16:1-139. A Laugh and a Prayer--Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-810. It Happens While We Sleep--Matthew 13:24-30, 36-4311. The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party--Matthew 22:1-1412. The Genius of Effective Waiting--Luke 12:32-40

Genres: Religion, Theology

135 pages, Kindle Edition

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.