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Prodigal Son, Parable of The
Prodigal Son, parable of the, a story told by Jesus in response to criticism that he was welcoming sinners and eating with them (Luke 15:11–32; cf. 15:1–2). The story concerns a father who has two sons. The younger one (who comes to be known as the titular “prodigal son”) asks for his share of the family