Prodigal Son or Foolish Father: A Middle Eastern Perspective – Dr. Wageeh Mikhail
We’re sure you’ll find the perspective of Arab scholars interesting as they share how familiar the cultural details of the parables are to them. You may be surprised with the layers of meaning they recognize with this background. The following interviews with Dr. Wageeh Mikhail from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo will give you fresh perspective on the prodigal son and banquet parables.
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