{"product_id":"preaching-the-parables-series-ii-james-r-wilson-9780788010170","title":"Preaching the Parables, Series II, Cycle C","description":"Parables provide insights and lessons that are timeless. When they are employed in preaching, the hearer receives images that are easy to remember. \u003ci\u003ePreaching the Parables\u003c\/i\u003e provides a means of communicating the teachings of Jesus for modern Christians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each parable Keeney includes: \u003cbr\u003e 1. Scripture Text so readers do not have to refer to the Bible\u003cbr\u003e 2. The theme of the parable\u003cbr\u003e 3. The context of the parable\u003cbr\u003e a) how it fits into the church year\u003cbr\u003e b) how it relates to the other scripture passages for the day\u003cbr\u003e 4. Some issues that the parable addresses\u003cbr\u003e 5. Ideas for preaching the parable\u003cbr\u003e 6. Creative illustrations which can be used in preaching \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Keeney\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. He has been Assistant to the President and professor of Bible and Religion at Bluffton College, Bluffton, Ohio, and Provost and professor of Bible and Religion at Bethel College in Kansas. He has also taught Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University. In addition to teaching he has served pastorates in Connecticut, Kansas and Ohio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James R. Wilson,William E. Keeney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788010174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788010170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.24h x 5.40w x 0.74d","brand":"James R. Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48448939327743,"sku":"9780788010170","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66e907ab-2e5a-4c84-90a2-200c165fd182.jpg?v=1777261259","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/preaching-the-parables-series-ii-james-r-wilson-9780788010170","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}