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The Prodigal Son (other)
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a parable of Jesus in the Bible. The Prodigal Son or Prodigal Son may also refer to: Film * ''L'Enfant prodigue'' (1907 film) (The Prodigal Son), by Michel Carré, based on his play * , a short silent film by Georges Berr * ''The Prodigal Son'' (1923 film), a British silent film based on Hall Caine's novel * ''The Prodigal Son'' (1934 film), a German film * ''The Prodigal Son'', a 1952 Hong Kong film directed by Ng Wui * ''The Prodigal Son'' (1962 film), an Australian TV production of an opera by Debussy * ''The Prodigal Son'' (1981 film), a Hong Kong comedy film directed by Sammo Hung * ''The Prodigal Son'' (1993 film), a short animation * ''The Prodigal'' (1931 film), an American pre-Code film *''The Prodigal'', a 1955 biblical epic film *''The Prodigal (1983 film)'', 1983 directed by James F. Collier * ''Prodigal Sons'' (film), a 2008 American documentary Literature * * ''The Prodigal Son'' (Hall Caine novel), 1904 * ''Prodigal Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parable Of The Prodigal Son
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (also known as the parable of the Two Brothers, Lost Son, Loving Father, or of the Forgiving Father) is one of the parables of Jesus Christ in the Bible, appearing in Luke 15:11–32. Jesus shares the parable with his disciples, the Pharisees and others. In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his father, who grants his son's request. This son, however, is (i.e., wasteful and extravagant), thus squandering his fortune and eventually becoming destitute. As consequence, he must now return home empty-handed and intends to beg his father to accept him back as a servant. To the son's surprise, he is not scorned by his father but is welcomed back with celebration and a welcoming party. Envious, the older son refuses to participate in the festivities. The father tells the older son: "you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours, but thy younger brother was lost and now he is found." The Prodiga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
