Reflections on Jesus' parables as metaphorical stories past and present

摘要

During the past decades scholars have endeavoured to read Jesus' parables as metaphorical stories. This article provides a? theoretical overview of the ongoing debate, reflecting both on past claims and present criticism.? The assertion is made that the use of the metaphor as a model to read and study the parables of Jesus, remains valid and should be expanded to include the parables in? their particular Gospel settings.