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{{links}}==Main article== A parable is a story that is told to illustrate a religious idea. [[Jesus]] often taught using parables. ===[[Parables of Jesus]]=== In the [[Gospels]], Jesus of taught in parables; this word is derived from the [[Greek]] word [[parabole]]. It can be used to refer to stories that make a point (like the [[Good Samaritan]]), stories that are allegories (like the [[parable of the Sower]]) or simple statements. ==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable Wikipedia - Parables]