Parable of the Prodigal Son

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the reactions of the three main characters in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. The plan of the research will be to set forth the broad outlines of the parable, and then to explore how the father, the elder son, and the prodigal son react in the course of the story and the degree to which such reactions may be regarded as universal. As well, reference will be made as appropriate to the teachings of Jesus Christ, the teller of the tale in Luke.


The prodigal is the younger wastrel son who asks for and squanders his inheritance on wantonness and debauchery. When he begins to suffer the consequences, he returns to his father, prepared to humble himself. In the event, showing himself is sufficient, for the father immediately forgives and feasts him. All this excites the envy of the well-behaved elder brother, and..."

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