An introduction to the parables of Jesus - Stein, Robert H., 1935- (Philadelphia : Westminster Press, 1981)
What is a parable? -- Why the parables? -- Whence the parables? -- How the parables were interpreted -- How the parables are interpreted -- Interpreting the parables today -- The kingdom of God as present reality -- The kingdom of God as demand-the call to decision -- The God of the parables -- The final judgment.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Jesus Christ -- Parables; Bible -- N.T -- Parables