The Mockingbird Parables: Transforming Lives through the Power of Story
The Mockingbird Parables takes readers on an inspiring and engaging journey through Harper Lee’s beloved 1960 literary masterpiece, introducing each character through the lens of faith. The enigmatic Boo Radley as an allegorical representation of God, “the divine, mysterious neighbor” who watches over, protects, and longs to know his children personally. The hero, Atticus Finch, as a model of faith, integrity, and even parenting. The main character, Scout Finch, and what she might teach us about the role of women in church and society.
The Mockingbird Parables compels us to ask the often-ignored questions: Do we truly love our neighbors? Are we building community? Are we influencing society for the better? By illuminating the parallels between Christian faith and Lee’s masterpiece, The Mockingbird Parables reaffirms the magnitude of a novel perhaps more relevant today than ever before.
Top Highlights
“Harper Lee’s own words in her 1961 essay, in which she described love as ‘manifestations of a power within us that must of necessity be called divine, for it is no invention of man.’” (source)
“Parables are simply stories, and stories are not only a powerful way to deliver meaning—stories are the voice of humanity. Consider for just a moment how you might explain your day at work, or how you met your significant other, without the use of stories.” (source)
“They have chosen instead to define him, ignore him, and keep him in his place. To believe in God does not mean that we rest on a definition.” (source)
“Since seeking is so crucial, then why is it our nature to define God rather than to engage Him each day with curiosity?” (source)
“You and I—neighbors, Christians—we are the only vehicle for God’s reconciliation of the world.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Mockingbird Parables: Transforming Lives through the Power of Story
- Author: Litton, Matt
- Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781414349442