Scottish preacher Alexander Whyte is best known for his superb collection of messages on the lives of characters from Old and New Testaments. Included in this collection, often referred to simply as "Whyte's Bible Characters", is a wonderful selection of pieces on characters found in the parables of Jesus. The full power of these stories of the Kingdom comes to the fore in these messages from this wonderful preacher. The characters truly come to life in these sermons, which are full of Whyte's well known wit, intelligence and grace. These messages represent Whyte at his very best, as his passion for the Kingdom of God, his love for Jesus Christ, his incredible depth of study - many of the early church fathers are quoted here, along with the great Reformers, and others he admired so deeply, like St. John Newman. This selection of 10 messages include readings of the best loved of Jesus' parables, like "The Prodigal Son", "The Good Samaritan" and "The Rich Man and Lazarus". If this is an introduction to the work of Whyte, it is a superb introduction. For the one already familiar with his work, this will be a welcome addition.