More Parables From The Backside

This study is an addition to the author's popular "Back Side" books . J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character.  The book also will contain a study guide.Chapter titles: 1.   The Value of the House --Matthew  7:24-27 2.   The Man Who Talked with His Soul -- Luke 12:13-21 3.   What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have? -- Luke 7:36-48 4.  The Importance of Downward Mobility -- Luke 14:7-11 5.   The Danger of Being Good and Empty--Matthew 12:43-45 6.   Risky business--Matthew 13:45-46 7.   Miracles Can Be Overrated--Luke 16:19-31 8.   Second Chance for a Poor Manager -- Luke 16:1-13 9.   A Laugh and a Prayer -- Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 1 0.   It Happens While We Sleep -- Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 1 1.   The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party--Matthew 22:1-14 12.   The Genius of Effective Waiting--Luke 12:32-40  Kalas, J. Ellsworth is the author of 'More Parables From The Backside ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780687740413 and ISBN 068774041X.