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May 25, 1290
Parables and Fables
Parables differ from a Fable because fables use animals, plants, and inanimate objects, and forces of nature as characters, while parables generally feature human characters. -
Jan 1, 1300
The Begginnings of Parables
Parables date back as far biblical times. The most useful place to find parables are in the bible. -
Jan 1, 1300
The First Parable
Jesus introduced parables with his first parable titled "The sower and the seed" (Matthew 13:1-23) -
May 25, 1450
What is a Parable?
A parable is a verse, which illustrates one or more instructive principles or lessons. Most parables are favored in the expression of spiritual concepts. -
Why are parable important to christians?
Parables are important because they give real-life examples of proper behavior and life. -
The Meaning of "Parable"
The word "parable" comes from Greek παραβολή (parabolē), meaning "comparison, illustration, analogy",tThe name given by Greek rhetoricians to any fictive illustration in the form of a brief narrative.