Parables of Jesus

Since the advent of spoken language, fables, parables, and stories have been used as teaching tools, so it's not surprising that the man hailed by the Christian world as the master teacher employed parables in his lessons as well. Hosted by Christopher Gornold-Smith, Parables of Jesus presents dramatic recreations of seven parables found in the New Testament, each introduced and placed in its historical and cultural setting. Admittedly, some dramatic license is taken, but the tweaks help underpin the moral lessons on “The Good Samaritan,” “The Unmerciful Servant,” “The Treasure and the Pearl,” “The Dinner,” and three others, each of which runs about seven minutes. DVD extras include a director's commentary and a downloadable discussion guide. A fine nondenominational introduction to a handful of Jesus' more famous parables, this is recommended. Aud: P. (L. Stevens)