Written with the rigor and precision of a New Testament specialist, Preaching the Parables provides a responsible introduction to understanding and proclaiming the parables that pastors, church leaders, and seminary students will appreciate.

Craig Blomberg demonstrates how the structure of a parable is key to its interpretation and thus to its exposition. He shows how a parable, when properly contemporized, can be a powerful rhetorical device, and that recognizing the elements of the parable that were atypical to everyday life leads to important surprises that will be of significance to contemporary parishioners. Each of the fifteen exemplary sermons is accompanied by an analysis that points out key interpretive decisions.

The parables are not simple tales that are easy to understand and preach. Preachers considering them would be wise to let Blomberg help them preach the parables effectively."–Haddon Robinson, Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary"Preaching from the parables resembles playing the saxophone: it’s easy to do poorly. Preachers who need guidance in understanding the stories of Jesus in order to preach them well will gain much from what Blomberg has written.–Haddon Robinson, Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Craig Blomberg is a superb teacher and expert on the parables. Here he effectively combines both gifts. This book discusses how to preach the parables and gives a wonderful sample of sermons with explanations about how to proceed. I can’t imagine a more helpful pastoral and homiletical guide to the perplexing world of parables. Highly recommended.–Darrell Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary