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A Catechism On The Parables Of The New Testament - Softcover

John Mather Austin

 
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Synopsis

A Catechism On The Parables Of The New Testament by John Mather Austin is a catechetical manual from 1842 that elucidates the parables of Jesus for Bible classes and Sabbath schools. Presented in a question-and-answer format, it offers a sequence of lessons that situate the parables within Jewish history and the early Christian era. The book discusses the interpretation of allegorical narratives and posits that parables serve as tools to illuminate gospel truths rather than merely revealing doctrinal propositions. It covers key parables such as the Wheat and the Tares, the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Ten Virgins, and the Sheep and Goats, providing explanations rooted in Jewish customs and Scriptural context. Reflecting 19th-century Protestant hermeneutics, this work aims to make the teachings accessible for youth in Sabbath schools.

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