The Parables of Jesus Made Simple

Before I begin, I think it is important to note that I am a Catholic, and thereby hold many beliefs shared by the author. This was a decent book. It was written clearly and with passion, but even so, it is not meant to be read quickly or skimmed over. This is a book that must be read section by sect......more

I had encountered the author online several years ago through my blog. At the time he had a prophetic blog that I found somewhat odd, so I was leery of reading this book. However, I decided to give it a try and found he is very candid in explaining that he has had mental health issues in the past an......more

Interesting! I found this to be a strange sort of book. The author says he is expanding and updating the original publication - fair enough! He then says that he no longer believes in some of his original opinions which I found confusing. This is not helped by his not explaining which points are whic......more

Mary Magdalene was not! I am so bothered by the squandering of her. There were two Marys. Mary Magdalene had 7 spirits that Jesus cleansed her of and that is why she followed him. Then there was "Mary" who washed his feet with tears and anointed his feet with fragrant oil. Maybe you should do researc......more

Familiarise oneself with the teaching of the Word. The book gives a well rounded glimpse of how the kingdom operates. The book is worldly, and calls several of the metaphors that Jesus spoke poarables.......more