Table of Contents

Editor's Preface
Author's Preface

1. Setting the Scene: Jesus? Parables
2. Setting the Scene: Jesus? Revolution
3. The Revolution Is Here!
4. On the Way to the New World
5. The Great Day of the Lord's Coming
6. Good News for the Needy
7. Bad News for the Establishment
8. Revolutionary Neighbour Relations
9. Living with the God of Revolution
10. Call to Decision

Appendix 1: The Authenticity of the Parables
Appendix 2: The Interpretation of the Parables
Appendix 3: The Purpose of the Parables and the Interpretation of Mark 4:10-12
Select Biography and a Note on Further Reading
Index of Parables
Index of Biblical References
Subject and Name Index