The Foolish Father and the Economics of Grace
By both ancient and modern standards, the exemplary father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a foolish parent. Nonetheless his foolish actions reveal an economy of grace that opens the door to repentance and reconciliation, by forgiving debts and exercising unaccountable generosity.
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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The expository times
Year: 2006, Volume: 117, Issue: 10, Pages: 402-405 |
| Further subjects: | B
Economics
B Parables B Prodigal Son B Jesus Christ Parables B Wisdom B Grace B Prodigal son (Parable) B Reconciliation B Repentance B Reconciliation Religious aspects B Jesus Christ B Grace (Theology) |
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| Summary: | By both ancient and modern standards, the exemplary father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a foolish parent. Nonetheless his foolish actions reveal an economy of grace that opens the door to repentance and reconciliation, by forgiving debts and exercising unaccountable generosity. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524606067176 |