Communion with the Father: Interpretation of the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk 15:11-32) Cover Image

Společenství s Otcem. Výklad podobenství o marnotratném synu (Lk 15,11-32)
Communion with the Father: Interpretation of the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk 15:11-32)

Author(s): Petr Mareček
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Bible; New Testament; Gospel; Luke; Exegesis; Parable; God; Paternity; Love; Communion

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk 15:11–32), which was called “the gospel in the gospel” and has, more than any other Gospel passage, entered into various discussions and presentations of human conduct. The exposition is presented in 6 parts. The first undertakes some major problems regarding textual criticism. In the second part the context of the parable is described. The third part proposes the structure of the text in the parable. The fourth part, which is the most extensive one, presents a detailed explanation of the text of the parable. In the fifth part attention is focused on the question of the tradition and redaction criticism of the parable. The final sixth part provides in summary form the meaning and the message of the parable.

  • Issue Year: VI/2004
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 1-18
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Czech