The Parables of Jesus: A Personal Commentary

by Andrew J. Schatkin

Overview

This book is a commentary on all the parables of Jesus in the gospel. Each parable is set forth in detail and following the parable are a commentary and interpretation of the parable. In all, 41 parables are printed and interpreted. Included in the book is a Preface as well as Acknowledgements. There are also three appendices. The first appendix is on the Ten Commandments; the second appendix comments and seeks to interpret The Sermon on the Mount. The third appendix consists of additional reflections on certain topics. The book concludes with a select bibliography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761869313
Publisher:	Hamilton Books
Publication date:	08/24/2018
Pages:	134
Sales rank:	808,282
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Andrew J. Schatkin is the proprietor of a law firm with three offices in New York City and Long Island. In addition to his law degree, Andrew J. Schatkin has degrees in International Law from The Hague in the Netherlands and Strasbourg, France. Andrew is the author of five book chapters as well as four books, two legal treatises and two books consisting of more general philosophical essays. Andrew has a M.Div degree in biblical and classical languages from Princeton Theological Seminary (Greek, Latin, and Hebrew). Andrew is listed in Who’s who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in American Law.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements

The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Patient Husbandman
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
The Parable of the Budding Fig Tree
The Parable of the Doorkeeper
The Parable of Going Before the Judge
The Parable of the Two Houses
The Parable of the Children in the Market
The Parable of the Return of the Unclean Spirit
The Parable of the Tares Among the Wheat
The Parable of the Leaven
The Parable of the Treasure
The Parable of the Pearl
The Parable of the Seine-net
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
The Parable of the Good Employer
The Parable of the Two Sons
The Parable of the Great Supper
The Parable of the Guest Without a Wedding Garment
The Parable of the Burglar
The Parable of the Servant Entrusted with Supervision
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
The Parable of the Pounds and Talents
The Parable of the Last Judgment
The Parable of the Two Debtors
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Friend Who Asked for Help
The Parable of the Rich Fool
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
The Parable of the Closed Door
The Parable of Places at the Table
The Parable of the Tower Builder and the King Contemplating a Campaign
The Parable of the Lost Drachma
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Parable of the Unjust Steward
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
The Parable of the Servant’s Reward
The Parable of the Unjust Judge
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican

Appendix I: The Ten Commandments or The Decalogue
Appendix II: The Sermon on the Mount
Appendix III: Additional Reflections
Bibliography
Index of Biblical Citations