RT Article
T1 The Foolish Father and the Economics of Grace
JF The expository times
VO 117
IS 10
SP 402
OP 405
A1 Eastman, Susan Grove 1952-
LA English
PB Sage
YR 2006
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1560118172
AB 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.
K1 Economics
K1 Grace
K1 Grace (Theology)
K1 Jesus Christ
K1 Jesus Christ : Parables
K1 Parables
K1 Prodigal Son
K1 Prodigal son (Parable)
K1 Reconciliation
K1 Reconciliation : Religious aspects
K1 Repentance
K1 Wisdom
DO 10.1177/0014524606067176