Parable - a short cautionary tale, from the fables it differs only in that set out not in verse.At the word "parable" comes to mind, especially the Gospel.The first Orthodox parables really set out in the Gospel, Christ told them.They are quite simple, often it is not even history, and description of a few household things.For example, the parable of the woman who lost a coin.She just dropped her - an event not worth special attention.But the conclusion that Christ does the behavior of this woman is amazing.It turns out that Heavenly Father as a lost soul looking for the sinner as a woman looking for a coin.More known another parable similar to this one.This is the story of the lost lamb in the mountains.
Orthodox parable set forth in the Gospel, were the subject of paintings, literary works, musical compositions.The most famous of all the parables of the Gospel - that's probably the parable of sowing in the field, and ne'er the prodigal son of the Pharisee, who was proud of, and the publican who humbled.
They are known as the most clear and the brightest of all the evangelical parables.But these three stories Orthodox parable set forth in the Gospel, is not limited.There is a story about a woman who put the yeast dough, on the sly control, about a son who asks his father's fish.Why did the Lord spoke in parables?First of all, it was necessary for the people who surround him.They were farmers and fishermen, who knew his business, his farm.The abstract objects and complex theological concepts were completely alien to them.They would not have to listen to an incomprehensible presentation.We had to explain, that is, on the fingers, that Christ explained.
But what enlightened men of our time, examples of which were designed for rough Galilean nearly two thousand years ago?But if you think about it, it becomes clear: in these short stories are all expressed so succinctly that add nothing longer.For example, Orthodox sermon (word of God) does not reach the heart for the reasons set out in the history of the sower.Some do not believe others, and those among the faithful, most believe, but vanity consumes all their good intentions.And still others are listening and trying to follow the word of God, but they do not notice that wandered to the side.
story of the prodigal son even closer to our contemporaries.If a crop in the field manual is now the majority has a very conventional concept, the complex children - the scourge of our time.The boy asked his father to give him his inheritance, as if he had already died and gone to look for a fun life.And then he returned.And his father met: such is the power of God's love.Everyone can feel.
But stories from the Gospel - that's not all the existing Orthodox parables.The Christian story is told in the form of parables, not only Savior.Many preachers have used this method.There are many stories about hermits and ascetics set out in Paterik and lives of the saints.And many of these stories resemble the classic Orthodox parables.That is short and instructive stories about the monks.It they are talking about obedience, humility and love.
Orthodox parable for children are sometimes published as a book with rich illustrations.A child who is being taught the basics of the faith, it is necessary to know these stories, and most importantly - to understand their true meaning.
