Contents: 1. How does a parable mean? -- Introduction -- The parable as text -- The parable as narrative -- The parable as context -- 2. The parables of Mark -- Introduction -- Parables and the mystery of the kingdom: Mark 4 -- The drama of salvation history in Mark 12 -- Community life "between the times": the parables of Mark 13 -- 3. The parables of Matthew -- Introduction -- Ethics and discipleship: Matthew's redaction of Mark 4 -- The justice of the kingdom in Matthew -- Matthew's debate with "the synagogue across the street" -- The eschatological crisis and the parables of Matthew 24 and 25 -- 4. The parables of Luke -- Introduction -- Luke's theological program: The Good Samaritan in context -- Table fellowship with the marginal and Luke's gospel in parable -- A "gospel within a gospel": The parables of Luke 15 -- The parables of Luke 16 and rich and poor in Luke's gospel -- Trial by prayer: the parables of the widow and the judge and the Pharisee and the tax collector -- 5.The gospel in parable -- The Gospel of Mark: Christology and discipleship in parable -- Eschatology, ethics, and the Good News of the Kingdom: Matthew's gospel in parable -- Parables and paradigms for a community in mission: Luke's gospel in parable -- Proclaiming the gospel in parable. Other Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-233). Includes indexes. Published in: Philadelphia ; New York Physical description: xi, 254 pages ; 22 cm.

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