A parable is a comparison of two things, telling us about the one through familiarity with the other. Literally speaking it is something that is "cast alongside" something else., The book contains thirty-plus parables of Jesus, each followed by a short concise summary. Plus some short sayings that Jesus spoke that are also marked as parables are included. Ending with a few passages from the Old Testament that are also marked or read as parables and final closing comments.