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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Published in:The expository times
Main Author: Eastman, Susan Grove 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2006
In: The expository times
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.
ISSN:1745-5308
Contains:Enthalten in: The expository times
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0014524606067176