Parable of the Hidden Treasure
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The Parable of the Hidden Treasure is a well known parable of Jesus, which appears in Matthew 13:44, and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven. It immediately precedes the parable of the Pearl, which has a similar theme. The parable has been depicted by artists such as Rembrandt.
Parable of the Hidden Treasure by Rembrandt (c. 1630).
A depiction of this parable (left) paired with that of the pearl (right) on a stained glass window in Scots' Church, Melbourne.
Buried treasure is unearthed; a fortune is within his reach.
Parable - The Hidden Treasure by John Everett Millais, ca.1860, Aberdeen Art Gallery
Parables of Jesus
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The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one third of his recorded teachings. Christians place great emphasis on these parables, which they generally regard as the words of Jesus.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son by Guercino, 1651
A depiction of the Parable of the Ten Virgins on a stained glass window in Scots' Church, Melbourne