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The Lost Symbol
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Langdon was no stranger to the theory that the Scriptures contained a hidden layer of meaning, a concealed message that was veiled in allegory, symbolism, and parable.†
Chpt 131-132

parable = a short story told to teach a moral lesson
The Gospel of Mark tells us, 'Unto you is given to know the mystery ....but it will be told in parable.'†
Chpt 131-132 *
The Gospel of John forewarns: 'I will speak to you in parable ...and use dark sayings.'†
Chpt 131-132
I will open my mouth in a parable and utter dark sayings of old.†
Chpt 131-132
"And if you have any doubts," Peter added, "Corinthians overtly tells us that the parables have two layers of meaning: 'milk for babes and meat for men'—where the milk is a watered-down reading for infantile minds, and the meat is the true message, accessible only to mature minds."†
Chpt 131-132

parables = short stories told to teach moral lessons
When you start to understand the cryptic parables in the Bible, Robert, you realize it's a study of the human mind.†
Chpt 133

Definitions:

(1) (parable)
a short story told to teach a moral lesson -- especially those told by Jesus in the New Testament
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)