The Role of Parables in the History of Jesus

Historians say Jesus was an apocalyptic prophet of some kind, looking for the end. But there's evidence that he used parables and short proverbs to explain his message. Mark re-interprets the parable in the context of the church, preaching the word. He uses the parables as if they're throwing people off the track because it doesn't fit his model.

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