The Prodigal Son Parable is Yeshua Showing Subversion to the Status Quo
Marcus Borg, Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University, presents an interpretation of the story of the Prodigal Son that has offered me another glimpse at the true message of Yeshua. In his book, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Borg describes this story as one not about the standard interpretation of Father (God) yearning for his son (sinner) who has left and joyous upon his return. Borg sees it as much deeper in meaning. Borg’s argument (and one... Sign in to see full entry.