2010-03-102010-03-102002Reinstorf, 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]0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13366Spine cut of Journal binding and pages scanned on flatbed EPSON Expression 10000 XL; 400dpi; text/lineart - black and white - stored to Tiff Derivation: Abbyy Fine Reader v.9 work with PNG-format (black and white); Photoshop CS3; Adobe Acrobat v.9 Web display format PDFDuring 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.enFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaJesus Christ -- ParablesMetaphor in the BibleBible storiesBible -- Parables -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Article