This is the fourth book in Met. Hilarion Alfeyev's series, "Jesus Christ: His Life and Teaching," In this volume, Met. Hilarion explores the most distinct aspect of Jesus' teaching ministry: his parables. The parables are explored from multiple angles, giving due consideration both to modern biblical scholarship and the insights it can be give, as well as the ancient tradition of the Church, and the extensive commentaries of the Church Fathers. This is the fourth book in Met. Hilarion Alfeyev's series, "Jesus Christ: His Life and Teaching," In this volume, Met. Hilarion explores the most distinct aspect of Jesus' teaching ministry: his parables. The parables are explored from multiple angles, giving due consideration both to modern biblical scholarship and the insights it can be give, as well as the ancient tradition of the Church, and the extensive commentaries of the Church Fathers. ¿This is the fourth book in Met. Hilarion Alfeyev's series, "Jesus Christ: His Life and Teaching," In this volume, Met. Hilarion explores the most distinct aspect of Jesus' teaching ministry: his parables. The parables are explored from multiple angles, giving due consideration both to modern biblical scholarship and the insights it can be give, as well as the ancient tradition of the Church, and the extensive commentaries of the Church Fathers.