The five great discourses of the Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew is structured around five great discourses of Jesus the Messiah, each marking a key stage in his teaching. Here…
Parables occupy a central place in the teaching of Jesus. This section invites you to explore them with rigor and simplicity, drawing on the biblical text and its literary context. You will find studies on the parables of Matthew, Mark and Luke, as well as a synthesis of those that are common to the three gospels. Several articles first lay the foundations: the difference between parable, metaphor and allegory, the structure of the great discourses of Matthew, the meaning of the kingdom of heaven and the revelation of the mysteries in Matthew 13. Others examine specific texts, such as the parables of Luke 14 to 19, those of the lost sheep or the lost drachma, the dialogue between Abraham and the rich man, or the question of forgiveness and the refusal to forgive. We also study the place of prayer in Luke and the argumentation of Jesus before the Pharisees. The section also offers detailed analyses and comparisons of the discourses on the last times (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 17 and Luke 21). Finally, a few articles address contemporary questions in the light of Scripture, notably end-of-life laws, inclusive churches and the vocabulary linked to current debates. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced reader, these pages will help you better understand what Jesus meant.
The Gospel of Matthew is structured around five great discourses of Jesus the Messiah, each marking a key stage in his teaching. Here…
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Luke 21.5–36 presents an eschatological chronology in three major phases: the fall of Jerusalem, the cosmic signs announcing the coming of the…
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The first "living creature" (ζῷον, zōon) of Revelation 4.7 deserves careful analysis.: The Greek term The word used is ζῷον…
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The third living creature of Revelation 4.7 deserves careful analysis, because its translation and its symbolism are not insignificant. The word…
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Analysis of manuscripts: comparing thousands of textual variants (Codex Leningrad, Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, etc.) could be done in a few hours or…
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Here is the essential link between the fourth living creature and the fourth horseman, a link that is at once symbolic, liturgical and theological.…
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