Secrets of the Kingdom: The Parables of Jesus

The parables of Jesus represent about one-third of his recorded teachings in the four canonical Gospels. By looking at the parables within their literary, historical, social, and religious contexts, this class will help students mine deeper insights from these deceptively simple stories. Gain a greater appreciation for Jesus as a spiritual and religious teacher, a shrewd and daring communicator, and a master storyteller. See in a whole new light some of the most familiar and time-honored stories that, despite claims to the contrary, continue to shape Western society to this day.