Introduction
Alphabetical list of the parables explored
The sower
The scribes and Pharisees - a background note
The Lamp put on a Stand
The Good Samaritan
The Friend at Midnight and the Good Gifts of a Father
The Rich Farmer, or, the Rich Fool
The Faithful Servants
The Barren Fig Tree
The Mustard Seed, or, the Mustard Tree
The Narrow Door that will be Closed
The Wedding Feast and the Great Banquet
The Tower, the King going to War, the Salt
The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son and his Elder Brother
The Dishonest Manager
The Rich Man and Lazarus
The Widow and the Judge
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Ten Pounds, or Ten Minas
The Budding Fig Tree and all the trees coming into leaf
The Vineyard Tenants
Three striking sayings or short parables spoken by Jesus at the very beginning of his ministry
The New Patch and the New Wine
The Blind leading the Blind
The Wise and the Foolish Builders
Principal Sources
The cover images, the author, and our other publications