The Real Lesson from the Parables

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[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (23 children)

in it has two meanings, one hidden and one literal. Thomas means twin.

[–]EddieC[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (22 children)

Do you see the 'defects'/'what's wrong' in the 'Parables' e.g. Sayings 8, 20, 57, 96, 107 in the Gospel of Thomas?
 

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (21 children)

No. It's gnostic so it will be different from the canonical gospels.

[–]EddieC[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (20 children)

in it has two meanings, one hidden and one literal.

 
What are you referring to: the 'Parables' in the Gospel of Thomas, or the canonical gospels?
Please note that in my post - I am specifically referring to the Gospel of Thomas
 

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (19 children)

Thomas

It just doesn't have defects or things wrong on purpose. It's wrong but not on purpose

[–]EddieC[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (18 children)

It's wrong but not on purpose

 
Sayings 8, 20, 57, 96, 107 in the Gospel of Thomas intentionally include obvious 'defects' / 'invitation for retort' for the reason stated in my post above.
 
e.g. for Sayings 20 & 57, this should be self-explanatory to support my point.
 

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (17 children)

What is your retort to them

[–]EddieC[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (16 children)

Saying:
20："Mustard seed? The farm will quickly be overrun by them weeds!"
57："Let weeds grow with the wheat? They'll hit yield by up to 50%!"  

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (15 children)

Not seeing it. I think there's a code there but this ain't it

[–]EddieC[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (14 children)

Saying 5:
"Recognize what is before you,
and what is hidden from you will be revealed to you;
for there is nothing hidden that will not be made manifest."