parables

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parables. See also Jesus: parables of Jesus
good Samaritan, prodigal son were Jesus’ favorites (169:1.16)
Jesus seldom taught masses except by (151:4.7)
Jesus sometimes would not comment on (151:3.16) (167:2.4) (169:3.3) (171:8.8)
Lazarus and Dives, by Nazarites (169:3sec)
ten virgins, by Selta (176:2.8)
theory
difficult to crystallize or dogmatize spiritual teachings presented in (179:5.4-5)
mysteries of kingdom presented in (151:1.4)
promote sympathy without arousing antagonism; simultaneously appeal to vastly different levels of mind (151:3.6-10) (165:2.2,7)
true stories, not allegories, illustrate one central truth (149:3.1) (151:2.5,7)

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