The Parables

Through his parables, Jesus utilizes the art of storytelling to do the work of presenting his Jewish audience with teachings they would otherwise reject as counter to their long-held preconceptions regarding the coming Kingdom of God. In The Parables, Lyman Abbott explores the efficacy of Jesus’ approach through his stirringly informative introduction. The remainder of the volume is dedicated to reproducing the texts of the great parables amidst elegant illustrations.