Parables from Bible. (With Explanation)
40 videos • 16 views • by Closer to God par·a·ble ˈpar-ə-bəl. : a short simple story illustrating a moral or spiritual truth. A parable is a short story that illustrates a universal truth or moral or religious lesson. Parables are often fictional stories that are engaging and contain few details but are rich with meaning. They can be distinguished from other narrative types, such as allegories and apologues. Parables can be found in the Bible and other documents attributed to Jesus. Some of these parables overlap with those in the canonical gospels, while others are not part of the Bible. Here are some examples of parables: The Good Samaritan: A parable about the problems caused by excess wealth The Prodigal Son: A parable about forgiveness and redemption The Fox and the Grapes: A parable by Aesop about a fox who is frustrated because she cannot reach some grapes The word "parable" comes from the Old French word parabole, which comes from the Latin word parabola meaning "comparison".