The importance of the parables can hardly be overestimated. They comprise a substantial part of the recorded preaching of Jesus. The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings ...

Parables aren’t too helpful, are they? Here’s what would be helpful: six steps to better discipleship. Or the three secrets of the kingdom of God, spelled out in an acrostic. If only Jesus’ teachings ...

The Qur’an pursues the goal of teaching humanity about the unity of God, life after death, resurrection, the messengers, worship and justice. It uses various literary methods to effectively convey its ...