Tag: Parable of the Compassionate Father
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“Evangelium in Evangelio” An Amplified Version
[I am at PCUSA General Assembly Council right now with no time to write. So here is a rerun originally posted January 27, 2006.] Evangelium in Evangelio means the gospel within the gospel. It refers to Luke 15: 11-32, the passage traditionally known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, although more accurately, it is…
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Theological Implications of “The Parable of the Compassionate Father” according to Kenneth Bailey
[Previous] Kenneth E. Bailey lists eleven major theological implications of "The Parable of the Compassionate Father" (Luke 15:11-32) in Finding the Lost: Cultural Keys to Luke 15. (190-192) Sin. The parable exhibits two types of sin. One is the sin of the law-breaker and the other sin of the law-keeper. Each centers on a broken…
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Reflections on the Parable of the Compassionate Father
[Previous] My presentation of Kenneth E. Bailey's work on Luke 15:11-32 is woefully lacking. Still, I hope these recent posts have helped us see how rich the story is when viewed through Middle Eastern eyes. Having closely examined this parable, we now ask what to do with the parable. The temptation is to "gut" the…