The Mockingbird Parables
Description
The Mockingbird Parables takes readers on an inspiring and engaging
journey through Harper Lee's beloved 1960 literary masterpiece, introducing each character through the lens of faith. The enigmatic Boo Radley as an allegorical representation of God, "the divine, mysterious neighbor" who watches over, protects, and longs to know his children personally. The hero, Atticus Finch, as a model of faith, integrity, and even parenting. The main character, Scout Finch, and what she might teach us about the role of women in church and society.
The Mockingbird Parables compels us to ask the often-ignored questions: Do we truly love our neighbors? Are we building community? Are we influencing society for the better? By illuminating the parallels between Christian faith and Lee's masterpiece,
The Mockingbird Parables reaffirms the magnitude of a novel perhaps more relevant today than ever before.
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Matt Litton is a writer, educator, and speaker. He completed his undergraduate work in English and Religion and holds a Master of Arts in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Content
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- To Kill a Mockingbird and the Power of Parables
- The Parable of Boo Radley: Discovering Our Divine Mysterious Neighbor
- The Parable of House Fires and Church Collections: Our Responsibility to Care for the Neighborhood
- The Parable of Scout Finch: The Role of Women in Faith
- The Parable of Miss Maudie's Azaleas: Our Responsibility to Care for Creation
- The Parable of Atticus Finch: The Model of Christian Courage
- The Parable of the Missionary Tea: Our Responsibility to the Global Neighborhood Begins at Home
- The Parable of the Great Depression: The Christian Ethic of Financial Responsibility
- The Parable of Tom Robinson: How Compassion Can Overcome Our Differences
- The Parable of Raising Jem and Scout Finch: Parenting for Compassion
- The Parable of the Last Word: Communicating to Build Community
- Afterword: Compassion in Action
- About the Author
- Parable Reflections
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
