Snapshots of the Kingdom

About the Book

However we approach the parables of Jesus, these brief, pithy stories at the center of his teaching are of vital importance for communicating his message in our world today. Snapshots of the Kingdom presents Jesus’ parables in such a way as to invite all who read – or all who hear – into the drama each story contains. As combinations of clarity and mystery, the parables offer unique insights into Jesus’ message and his take on the world. This book is for all who would like to know more about the teachings of Christ, and those who want to understand more deeply the link between his stories and present-day life, as well as those who teach or preach from those parables.

About the Author

David M. Powers is a minister in the United Church of Christ. A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, he is a graduate of Carleton College and the Harvard Divinity School. He is the author of several articles on historical and ecumenical themes. These chapters result from his educational and pastoral ministries in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. In addition he was a Fellow of the United Church of Christ Interconfessional Studies Program in Rome, Italy, where he studied at the Pontifical Gregorian and Urban Universities.