The Parables of Jesus

The Parables of Jesus by Joachim Jeremias (formerly Emeritus Professor of the New Testament, University of Gottingen, Germany) was published by SCM in July 2003 and is our 22279th best seller. The ISBN for The Parables of Jesus is 9780334029175.

In this text, Joachim Jeremias explores the variety of ways of interpreting the parables of Jesus, including their translation; the way different audiences altered the parables Jesus told; and the role of the New Testament writers in shaping their telling of the parables. He also provides a thematic discussion of the theological messages contained within the parables.