1. ATBible Europe Teaching Jesus’ Parables and Byzantine Art 1 st Peiramatiko Likio Athinon – Athens, GREECE

2. The parable of the prodigal son Luke 15:11-32 The story of the Prodigal Son. In the lower part he runs towards his aged father, who receives him in his embrace.

3. The parable of the draw net Matt 13: 47-50 The sea in an inlet; in this is a ship with the Apostles dragging in the net. Christ, standing on the shore, blesses them.

4. The parable of the two blind men Matt 15:14 Luke 6:39 Christ, standing at a distance and pointing Pharisees to the Apostles, holds a scroll with the words: “if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

5. The parable of the unmerciful servant Matt 18: 21-35 Christ, as a king, sits on a throne, giving His blessing, flanked by angels. A man kneeling before Him says: “Have patience with me, and I will pay three all”.

6. The parable of the good Samaritan Luke 10: 25-37 Mountains. On the road lies a naked man, being beaten by three thieves. In another part, the same man lies on the ground, while a Jewish priest sees him and hastens away. In yet another part, the same wounded man is seen placed on the back of a horse, which is led by a Samaritan.

7. The parable of the friend of midnight Luke 11: 5-13 The icon shows a house in which the members of the family are asleep, while someone is knocking on the gate.

8. The parable of the rich fool Luke 12: 13-21 Imposing buildings. In the middle a ruler, with a crown on his head. Around him men carry wheat, build houses, saw planks, and so on. In the other corner of the icon an angel with a lance takes his soul.

9. The parable of the barren fig tree Luke 13: 6-9 Christ is ordering Death to cut a man down. The angel who is the guardian of the man imploring Christ: “Let him alone this year also”.

10. The parable of the hidden treasure Matt 13:44 Christ is talking to a man who is digging in the earth and finds a treasure which he wants to keep at all costs.

11. The parable of the good shepherd John 10: 11-21 Christ is surrounded by His sheep, while he has a protective hold on a sheep.

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