The Parables of Jesus

<P>Good news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken relationships are restored. Jesus' most vivid portraits of this new kingdom are found in the parables.</P><P>David Wenham explores the splendor and subtleties of Jesus' world-changing message offering a nontechnical but comprehensive look at dozens of Jesus' stories. Bringing them to life by explaining their first-century religious and social setting Wenham never fails to illumine their significance for today.</P>