Parable facts for kids
A parable is a short story in prose or verse. It teaches something. On the surface it may be about animals or objects, but is is just a metaphor for the real idea. Familiar are the parables of Jesus, where he explains an idea by telling a story. Familiar also are the parables of Aesop.
Images for kids
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The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Rembrandt, 1660s
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Parable of the Good Samaritan, as depicted by Jan Wijnants (1670)
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Ignacy Krasicki, author of "Abuzei and Tair"
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See also
In Spanish: Parábola (literatura) para niños
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