Talk:Parable of the Sower

2006-08-06 Edit
Re-established division between Parable text and additional information for obvious reasons. Changed title of sections that provide additional comments on the parable to increase clairity of content instead of simply lumping them all under "commentary". Commentary is a perfectly valid word in this context but I believe that greater granularity is warrented...

--wulv

This article seems a bit unbalanced. It give prominence to certain areas such as the Gospel of Thomas and LDS perspectives without other seemingly more important issues. Could someone flesh it out?

Edmund

2006-08-05 Edit
I added in a single copy of the parable text back into the article. I agree that people should be able to read their own chosen translation or, ideally, read multiple translations of the parable which is why the links to the other passages should remain as well. The reason I did this is due to the title of the article. If there isn't at least one version of the actual parable text included the title should really be changed to "Commentary on the Parable of the Sower".

In making the decision on which translation/version of the parable text to include I decided on the passage in Matthew since it is arguably the most exhaustive of the references and the NIV translation for readability. We could spend ages arguing about the TR vs MT or which translation and passage is "ideal" but these arguements would never be resolved and would only create petty bickering instead of improving the article.

Just one man's thoughts -- Wulv

Comment on "Parable_of_the_sower#Interpretations"
The comment in the section "Interpretations" that:

"Jesus says he is teaching in parables because he does not want everyone   to understand him, only those who are his followers"

is contradicted by the conclusion of the parable, where "the seed" falls on good and fruitful ground and yields a large harvest.

Most likely what Jesus is saying regarding his use of parables, is that he has no wish to simplify his message to the point where everyone believes they understand it, because to do so would be to destroy the meaning he is trying to convey. If his hearers are like the good ground in the parable (ie, if they have open and receptive hearts) they will yield much fruit.

Those who don't are either unable, or unwilling, or as yet unready to receive his message.

Undue
Why is the best part of half the article about interpretations from the Mormons? I don't see any evidence of notability. Surely a couple of sentences would be enough? Snowded TALK 18:59, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

Wild fire
In My opinion Some of Gods living things require ‘wild fire’ for the seed to germinate 😳🤗 Douglas Paterson 2401:7000:CBAD:600:D823:2B65:29E1:E8E6 (talk) 20:11, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

When did this parable occur
If anyone know please help me. 202.58.128.202 (talk) 11:56, 10 July 2023 (UTC)