More Parables from the Back Side – eBook

This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books.
J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. 

Chapter titles:
1.  The Value of the House–Matthew 7:24-27
2.  The Man Who Talked with His Soul–Luke 12:13-21
3.  What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?–Luke 7:36-48
4. The Importance of Downward Mobility–Luke 14:7-11
5.  The Danger of Being Good and Empty–Matthew 12:43-45
6.  Risky business–Matthew 13:45-46
7.  Miracles Can Be Overrated–Luke 16:19-31
8.  Second Chance for a Poor Manager–Luke 16:1-13
9.  A Laugh and a Prayer–Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8
10.  It Happens While We Sleep–Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
11.  The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party–Matthew 22:1-14
12.  The Genius of Effective Waiting–Luke 12:32-40