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An allegory is a story which, when interpreted, discloses a symbolic meaning; an interpretative method which treats texts in these terms.

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What ancient practice did Jesus have in mind , when he said of salt being thrown out as waste?

There is no ancient practice of throwing out salt, Quite the opposite, salt is valuable. The ancient practice referred to in the parable is the Jewish practice of salting freshly slaughtered meat to r …
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