Reflections on Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories past and present

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Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria

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During the past decades scholars have endeavoured to read Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories. This article provides a theoretical overview of the ongoing debate, reflecting both on past claims and present criticism. The assertion is made that the use of the metaphor as a model to read and study the parables of Jesus, remains valid and should be expanded to include the parables in their particular Gospel settings.

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Sustainable Development Goals

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Reinstorf, DH & Van Aarde, AG 2002, 'Reflections on Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories past and present', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 721-745.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]