Volume 6 · Chapter 428 · Pp. 497-505

The parable of the vineyard and of the vine-dresser, that is figures of the soul and free will.

In this chapter, Jesus prepares to travel to Nazareth, making strategic decisions to protect the knowledge of His arrival, particularly from Judas of Kerioth. The narrative transitions into a parable that uses the imagery of a vineyard and a vine-dresser to symbolize the soul and the exercise of free will. The parable serves as an allegory for spiritual growth, divine care, and human responsibility in the journey of faith. It emphasizes the interplay between God's providence and human cooperation in the soul's development.

Themes: Free Will, Soul as Vineyard, Divine Providence, Spiritual Growth, Allegory of Faith, Human Responsibility