The Parables Madeleine Boucher discusses the different types of parables used by Jesus and their role in his teaching. From The Parables By Madeleine I. Boucher Michael Glazier, Inc. Wilmington, DE ...

Parables were a trademark method of teaching used by Jesus, drawn from the practice of ancient Israel. In fact he hardly ever taught without using them. They were the cartoons of his day.

I cannot disagree more with Dr. Aaron Rosen’s dark portrayal of Jesus’ parables (“What would Jesus do now? It’s actually a radical question,” Jan. 5 ). It is disheartening to have a ...

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The problem is that a huge chunk of Jesus’ parables do not have happy endings, and almost all of them are decidedly bittersweet. Some figure out the meaning of life. Some don’t.

The new 13-week Bible study on the parables of Jesus is now available for purchase on Answered Faith's website. It is suitable for individual or group study and is open to people of all ages and ...

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Regrettably, the parables of Jesus have been mutilated by many without regard to the intent of God. You have read repeatedly in this column that the Word of Truth has to be rightly divided.

The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings which we can confidently ascribe to the historical Jesus; they are, for the most part, authentic words of Jesus.