Quote by Dudley Nichols

Jesus of Nazareth could have chosen simply to express Himself in moral precepts; but like a great poet He chose the form of the parable, wonderful short stories that entertained and clothed the moral precept in an eternal form. It is not sufficient to catch man's mind, you must also catch the imaginative faculties of his mind.


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Summary

This quote highlights the use of parables by Jesus of Nazareth as a means of conveying moral teachings. Instead of directly stating moral precepts, Jesus opted for the form of parables, which are like entertaining short stories that have a timeless quality. By employing this storytelling method, he aimed to engage not only people's intellect but also their imagination. The idea being transmitted is that capturing someone's imagination is just as important as appealing to their rational thinking when trying to communicate and convey moral truths.

By Dudley Nichols
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