Books On The Parables

I'm preaching on the parables of Jesus over the summer. Here are some key books I'm using... 

• Stories With Intent by Klyne Snodgrass | [Amazon | Kindle | WTS] I got a lot of recommendations to pick up this book after a tweet asking for the best resources on the parables. After wading into the first bit, I've already collected a number of insights and quotes. And it's a massive resource. Excited to read more.
• Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey | [Amazon | Kindle | WTS] Kindle version is 1/2 the price of the paperback. I've read the introduction to the section on the parables. Excellent.
• Turning Your World Upside Down by Richard Phillips | [Amazon | WTS] I've used this before and it's been helpful.
• The Challenge of Jesus' Parables edited by Richard Longenecker | [Amazon] Some good stuff from various essays by leading scholars.
• Preaching the Parables by Craig Blomberg | [Amazon | Kindle | WTS] Haven't read much yet, but heard many good things.
• Glory Veiled & Unveiled by Gerald Bilkes | [Amazon | Kindle | WTS] I love that this practical, devotional, personal book is there to temper more scholarly books above.

Comments

[Tom Schmidt]

Thanks for this Steve. This is a great resource!

[Daniel Ashworth, Jr.]

Craig Blomberg's Interpreting the Parables should probably be on your list, too.

[Justin Wheeler]

Kistemaker's work The Parables is also very helpful. Its short and sweet, and more pastoral especially in comparison to Snodgrass.