Antics Quote by Frederick Buechner
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“He [Jesus] speaks in parables, and though we have approached these parables reverentially all these many years and have heard them expounded as grave and reverent vehicles of holy truth, I suspect that many if not all of them were originally not grave at all but were antic, comic, often more than just a little shocking.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Buechner, Frederick Buechner, 1975
Jesus’ parables were originally intended as shocking, comic, and antic stories, not always solemn teachings.
In simple terms: Parables were once playful and shocking.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humor and shock in teachings.
Themes
religion
humor
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- scripture study
- theology classes
- public speaking
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
parabolic storytelling
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do we make about sacred texts?
- How can humor reveal deeper truths?
A Different Perspective
Modern reverence may obscure original intent.
