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:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/24/2018
Pages:	134
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
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The Parable of the Children in the Market
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The Parable of the Return of the Unclean Spirit
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The Parable of the Tares Among the Wheat
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The Parable of the Leaven
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The Parable of the Treasure
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The Parable of the Pearl
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The Parable of the Seine-net
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep
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The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
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The Parable of the Good Employer
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The Parable of the Two Sons
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The Parable of the Great Supper
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The Parable of the Guest Without a Wedding Garment
,
The Parable of the Burglar
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The Parable of the Servant Entrusted with Supervision
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins
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The Parable of the Pounds and Talents
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The Parable of the Last Judgment
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The Parable of the Two Debtors
,
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
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The Parable of the Friend Who Asked for Help
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The Parable of the Rich Fool
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The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
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The Parable of the Closed Door
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The Parable of Places at the Table
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The Parable of the Tower Builder and the King Contemplating a Campaign
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The Parable of the Lost Drachma
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son
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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
,

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