El Amor Entrañable del Padre: Jesús Manifestación del Amor Entrañable del Padre en la Parábola de Lc 15,11-32

Abstract

This monograph aims to approach Jesús praxis from the perspective of fellowship found in the parable of Lk 15:11-32, to understand why Jesus welcomes and has table fellowship with sinners. First, the above biblical passage belongs to Jesus´ journey to Jerusalem, which is located in the section called the travel narrative. Then, the narrative analysis of this passage indicates the account´s intentionality to its readers. In other words, this analysis pretends to show its significance to the readers (the performative or existential aspect of the story), according to the plot of the story. Definitively, this narrative analysis gives an understanding of the message conveyed by the parable to the readers. This message is of great importance as it manifest´s God´s will to bring salvation to all humanity. In this way, it underscores the link between the Father´s expressions of universal love and Jesus´ praxis. Finally, this monograph presents Jesus as the climax of the parable and of the revelation of God´s tender love, since Jesus not only has fellowship with those regarded as sinners, but also testifies God´s love towards the outcasts and sinners through his generosity and hospitality.