Contributors

Preface

Introduction

I. History, Genre, and Parallels

From Allegorizing to Allegorizing: A History of the Interpretation of the Parables of Jesus

Klyne R. Snodgrass

The Genre of the Parables

Robert H. Stein

Parables in Early Judaism

Craig A. Evans

II. Parables of the Kingdom

Mark's Parables of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-34)

Morna D. Hooker

Matthew's Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-52)

Donald A. Hagner

Luke's Parables of the Kingdom (Luke 8:4-15; 13:18-21)

Richard N. Longenecker

III. Parables of Warning and Preparedness

``Produce Fruit Worthy of Repentance'': Parables of Judgment against the Jewish Religious Leaders and the Nation (Matthew 21:28-22:14 par.; Luke 13:6-9)

Allan W. Martens

On Being Ready (Matthew 25:1-46)

Richard T. France

IV. Parables of the Christian Life

Parables on God's Love and Forgiveness (Luke 15:1-32)

Stephen C. Barton

Parables on Poverty and Riches (Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-13; 16:19-31)

Stephen I. Wright

Parables on Prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-14)

Walter L. Liefeld

Strange Neighbors and Risky Care (Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 14:7-14; Luke 10:25-37)

Sylvia C. Keesmaat

``Everyone Who Hears These Words of Mine'': Parables on Discipleship (Matthew 7:24-27//Luke 6:47-49; Luke 14:28-33; Luke 17:7-10; Matthew 20:1-16)

Michael P. Knowles

Index of Subjects

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature