The Parables: Understanding What Jesus Meant

I have read this book off and on for the last two months, finished it tonight. I highly recommend this read, it really gives great insight into the parables. There was only one phrase I didn't agree with that pertained to the theological importance of the parables. I do believe that every aspect of the parables plays a great importance theologically. That being said I’m so glad I read this book. I’m a 25 year old minister so to the younger crowd, there is definitely parts in here for you. God bless.

I just received this book and I'm now reading it, very descriptive & informative. So far I love it.

The first Sunday School class I ever taught was on the parables. Being new to teaching adults and wanting to do the best job possible while keeping the class fun, I read every book I could find on the subject. I found no "reference" book better than this one. It's not only a "fun read" but filled with profound statements and material everyone can relate to. It's still, to my knowledge, the best book out there on the topic of Jesus's parables. There are so many gems in here that I often stop and just relfect and marvel at what I just read. I can't say that for most books: Christian or secular. Inrig is like a gifted preacher, making the Bible come alive and relating its messages to modern-day life in a practical-yet-interesting fashion. Reading this, I would often think, "Wow, am I lucky to have found this book; it is fantastic." I used a lot of material from a lot of books that "semester," but Inrig's book gave me the most material. My class didn't complain; they loved his stuff, too.