a parable is a short story with a message
perhaps an allegory, or a parable
Parable
There are nine parables in the Gospel of Mark: the parable of the sower, the parable of the lamp, the parable of the growing seed, the parable of the mustard seed, the parable of the wicked tenants, the parable of the fig tree, the parable of the wedding feast, the parable of the ten virgins, and the parable of the talents.
You don't say if this is writing about parables in general or about some specific parable.However you could start by saying where the word parable comes from: Greek word, two parts one meaning alongside and the other to throw or castand then define what a parable is:a parable is an illustration to explain a truth, a parable puts something familiar alongside something unfamiliar
parable of the sower
The parable of the seeds and the sower
No Jesus also explained the parable of the Wheats and the Tares.
The parable of the good Samaritan.
Each parable has a different lesson.
can a parable contain a paradox
A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Some examples can be found in Matthew chapter 13. These parables include: The parable of the sower, The parable of the weeds, The parable of the mustard seed, The parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl, and The parable of the net.
It is believed that Jesus told around 35 parables during his ministry though they vary in number depending on the source. Of these 35 parables Jesus only gave explanations for 10 of them. These parables with explanations are as follows: Parable of the Sower Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds Parable of the Mustard Seed Parable of the Hidden Treasure Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Parable of the Dragnet Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Parable of the Good Samaritan Parable of the Ten VirginsThese parables and their explanations can be found in the Bible in the books of Matthew Mark and Luke.