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| − | A parable is a story that is told to illustrate a religious idea. [[Jesus]] often taught using parables. | + | A parable is a story that is told to illustrate a religious or moral idea. [[Jesus]] often taught using parables. The word is derived from the Greek word [[Παραβολη]] (''[[parabole]]''). |
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| − | + | In the [[Gospels]], Jesus is shown to have often taught in parables. These were sometimes stories that make a main point (like the [[Good Samaritan]]), stories that are allegories (like the [[parable of the Sower]]) or simple statements. | |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable Wikipedia - Parables] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable Wikipedia - Parables] | ||
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A parable is a story that is told to illustrate a religious or moral idea. Jesus often taught using parables. The word is derived from the Greek word Παραβολη (parabole).
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Parables of Jesus
In the Gospels, Jesus is shown to have often taught in parables. These were sometimes stories that make a main point (like the Good Samaritan), stories that are allegories (like the parable of the Sower) or simple statements.