The Gospel of Luke presents the parable of the Great Banquet. ... He states that the parable served as a warning to the leadership. ... He gives more examples where every aspect of the parable represents another symbolic meaning. Marshall points out that parables are often over allegorized and states that this may lead to conclusions that are irrelevant to the main point of the parable. ... I also believe Marshall is correct when he states that parables should not be over allegorized. ...

• Word Count: 1391
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The parables in the Holy Qur'an are used to serve as a gateway to spirituality. In Al Zumar Muhammad recites: "We have put forth for men, in this Qur'an Every kind of parable, In order that they May receive admonition.... These parables are stories rooted in the physical world so that mankind is capable of understanding them. ... Further more, each parable of The Qur'an illustrates the consequences for denying spirituality. ... Consequently, these parables serve as "admonition" by hinting at the virtues of spirituality. ...

• Word Count: 1896
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In a sense, The Stranger is a parable of Camus" philosophy, with emphasis on that which is required for freedom. ... If we consider The Stranger as a parable, its lesson is evident, Cling passionately to life as the only positive value existing in a form we can recognize. ...

• Word Count: 1005
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Passage 1 Timothy 2:11-12 I. Statement of the problem This passage is on of the most controversial passage from the Scriptures because it talks about the woman's role in the Church. There are two proposed solutions: some consider that woman has the right to exercise teaching and preachi...

• Word Count: 2488
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School