The Talents
Miller, Doris The Parable of the Talents is one of Jesus' best-known teachings: an admonishment to apply and increase our abilities--whatever they are--in the service of God. Undeniably, 'The Talents' has been influential in shaping Christian attitudes toward money, individuality and personal achievement.
Yet how well does any of us truly understand this oft-quoted and apparently straightforward lesson?
And what does this lesson tell us of the teacher, Je...